Northline / Reader information
Cookies and preference controls
Your preferences should be easy to find and easy to change.
Prepared 11 November 2026
The current implementation
This pilot sets no HTTP cookies through its application code. It uses browser localStorage for two preference records. Storage technologies can have different legal requirements depending on context; the final owner should review the implemented service before publication.
Necessary local preferences
ncj-age stores the string confirmed when an adult selects Enter. ncj-consent stores a versioned record with necessary, analytics and marketing choices. Both remain on this browser until changed or cleared. They are not proof of identity, age verification or consent for another website.
Optional categories
Analytics and marketing are off by default. You can save a choice for each category, accept both or reject both. These are inactive slots: enabling them loads no script, sends no event and creates no advertising identifier. Adding a service later requires a new review and an accurate explanation before activation.
Changing your mind
Open Cookie settings below or in the footer. Cancel closes the settings without changing a saved preference. If local storage is blocked, the current page respects your choice in memory and tells you it could not save it. Clearing site data resets both privacy and age preferences.
| Key | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| ncj-age | Adult self-declaration | Until cleared |
| ncj-consent | Category preferences, version 1 | Until changed or cleared |