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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information on their own.
How we use cookies
Discover STM use cookies only for the purposes described below. We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking cookies, and no data is shared with external parties.
Cookies we use
Required for the site to function correctly
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| csrf_token | Protects forms from cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference so we don't ask again | 1 year |
Help us understand how visitors use the site
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_sid | Assigns an anonymous session ID to count unique visits. No personal data is stored. All analytics are processed on our own servers — no data is sent to third parties. | 1 year |
Your choices
When you first visit our site, a banner asks for your cookie preference. You can choose to accept all cookies (including analytics) or essential cookies only. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the button below, which will reset your consent and show the banner again.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that disabling all cookies may affect site functionality. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org .
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our contact page .