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Google Maps disclosure
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Categories at a glance
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How to change your mind
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The consent cookie name is deliberate — sg_notes_consent ties choice to this site’s notebook metaphor without hiding function.
LocalStorage mirrors the cookie so your choice survives browser restarts; clearing one without the other may show the banner again.
Functional toggles here do not load hidden trackers — they mainly affect optional site preferences.
Google Maps loads on every page as an embedded iframe; Google may set its own cookies when the map renders.
Analytics toggles exist for completeness; no analytics scripts ship with this build unless you opt in.