This notice describes the cookies and storage technologies used by the M&SM Legal website. They are classified by purpose: operation and security for essential tools, and visit measurement for analytics.
The choice is yours
Essential tools remain available for the service you request. Analytics is off by default: scrolling or continuing to browse does not signify consent. Accepting and declining are equally easy. Closing the first banner with X keeps essential cookies only.
Your choice is stored in the browser for six months, together with the date and notice version. The banner may reappear if you clear cookies, after expiry, or after a material change to processing. We do not use a cookie wall.
Cookies and local storage
| Name | Category | Purpose and provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| slm_cookie_consent | Essential | Analytics choice, date and notice version. First party; no personal identifier. | 6 months |
| slm_contact_session | Essential | Security and email verification for the requested contact form. First party. | 24 hours |
| wordpress_test_cookie, wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-* | Essential, restricted area | WordPress cookies for authorised users’ sign-in and preferences; not advertising tools. | Session; authentication up to 14 days with “Remember me”; preferences up to 1 year. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics, optional | Google Analytics 4: visit statistics. First-party cookies set by the Google tag only after consent and when the service is enabled. | 60 days, with automatic renewal disabled by the site |
Google Analytics 4
When enabled, Google Analytics receives technical browsing data to produce statistics about page visits. We do not treat it as an essential cookie exempt from consent. The Google tag loads only after analytics is accepted; before a choice or after rejection, this integration sends no requests to Google, including cookieless signals.
The site disables Google Signals and advertising personalisation in its tag; it does not intentionally send names, email addresses, form messages, query strings, URL fragments or referrers. Data retention at Google is separate from cookie duration and depends on the Analytics property settings.
For information about processing by Google, recipients and international transfers, see the provider’s documentation and the firm’s Privacy Policy. Google Privacy Policy · How Google uses data from partner sites.
Change or withdraw
You may change your preference at any time. Withdrawal stops new measurements and removes the site’s Analytics cookies from your browser; it does not automatically erase data transmitted before withdrawal.
Contact and rights
For details of the data controller, legal bases, recipients, retention and exercising your rights, see the firm’s Privacy Policy. Contact: info@matteilawyers.com. Privacy Policy.