What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the pages.

Cookies We Use

NamePurposeDurationProvider
sgp-cookie-consentStores your cookie consent choice (accept or reject)1 yearSystem Grovepoint
_gaAnalytics — distinguishes unique visitors (only if you accept cookies)2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidAnalytics — distinguishes users within a session (only if you accept cookies)24 hoursGoogle Analytics

Essential vs Analytics Cookies

Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality, including remembering your cookie consent choice. These cannot be disabled without affecting how the consent banner behaves on return visits.

Analytics cookies are optional. They help us understand which Journal articles and service pages visitors read most often. Analytics cookies are loaded only if you click Accept on the cookie banner.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Rejecting cookies via our banner prevents optional analytics cookies from loading; essential consent storage still applies so the banner does not reappear on every visit.

To withdraw consent after accepting, clear your browser’s local storage for this site or delete the sgp-cookie-consent entry. The banner will appear on your next visit.

Third-Party Cookies

If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set additional cookies subject to Google’s privacy policy. We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may cause the consent banner to appear on every visit. Disabling analytics cookies has no effect on site functionality or your ability to contact us or read our content.

More Information

For how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies may be directed to hello@system-grovepoint.click.