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2nd February 2025, 11:59 AM
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What is this
Has anyone noticed when using the forum a a check mark window appears down on the left hand side.
If you hover over it you get this appears.
Privacy and cookie settings
Managed by Google. Complies with IAB TCF. CMP ID: 300
Basically it is wanting to get you to accept cookies and may also gather information stored on your computer?
What is on my computer is my business and no one elses.
If you open the box you can uncheck a lot of recommended vendors.
Not accusing the site of anything under hand but just wonder if they are aware of this link by Google in reference to my Privacy and cookie settings.
James
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2nd February 2025, 07:43 PM
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Re: What is this
Not with you on this James, as i cannot see any such ?
Can you post a screenshot of it please!
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2nd February 2025, 10:32 PM
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Re: What is this
Trust me Doc it was there and has disappeared.
It was there
https://support.google.com/admanager...13554116?hl=en
European regulations overview and guidance
Google consent management requirements for serving ads in the EEA, the UK, and Switzerland (for publishers)
Next: Publish my GDP.
It appeared when I hovered over the check box
This was what appeared
Privacy and cookie settings
Managed by Google. Complies with IAB TCF. CMP ID: 300
Last edited by James Curry; 2nd February 2025 at 10:33 PM.
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3rd February 2025, 07:33 PM
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Re: What is this
???????????????? Is all i can reply James!
Strange!
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3rd February 2025, 10:17 PM
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Re: What is this
Perhaps it is only us living in Europe?
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