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Last updated: 4 August 2026
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## How we use cookies
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## Cookie table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|------|---------|----------|----------|
| `northQuay_cookieConsent` | Stores your accept or reject choice for the cookie banner | 1 year (localStorage) | North Quay Financial Counsel |
| `nq_session` | Maintains basic session integrity for form submission feedback | Session | North Quay Financial Counsel |
| `_nq_analytics` | Measures aggregate page views and referral sources when analytics are accepted | 6 months | North Quay Financial Counsel (first-party analytics) |
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## Managing and disabling cookies
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## Third-party cookies
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## Contact
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