This document outlines how Gold Chronicle uses tracking scripts and cookies to enhance platform accessibility under regional POPIA regulations and Google Consent Mode v2 frameworks.
Cookies are secure system text files placed onto user terminals. They record navigational choices and prevent visitors from having to re-verify preferences on repeat visits.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Signals | State Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | System login and POPIA choices | security_storage | GRANTED |
| Analytics | Reading metrics & article depth | analytics_storage | DENIED | Advertising | Localized sponsor relevancy | ad_storage, ad_user_data | DENIED |
| Name | Type | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| consentMode | Persistent Choice | Gold Chronicle | 365 Days |
| _ga / _ga_* | Analytic Scripts | Google Analytics | 2 Years |
At any point during navigation, you can click the "Cookie Settings" trigger in our footer to modify your tracking preferences.
Last Updated: October 24, 2026