1. What these technologies are Cookies, local storage and similar technologies can remember choices, secure a service, measure performance or load third-party content. Some are controlled by FRIC; others may be set by an external provider after you activate its service. 2. Essential storage Essential technologies support security, accessibility, core operation, form protection and storage of your privacy choices. They cannot be disabled through the preference centre because the site may not work correctly without them. The current website uses local storage to remember consent and strictly necessary interface choices. 3. Optional analytics Analytics can help FRIC understand aggregate visits, navigation and technical performance. Optional analytics remain disabled until you consent. They should be configured to minimise identifiers and exclude sensitive form and chatbot content. 4. External media Embedded maps, videos or social content may contact another provider and disclose technical data such as an IP address. Such embeds should load only after permission for external media. A normal link you choose to open takes you to that provider’s own website and terms. 5. Marketing FRIC does not currently use behavioural-advertising or marketing cookies. The policy and controls must be updated before any such technology is introduced. 6. Managing choices Select “Cookie settings” in the footer at any time to accept or reject optional categories. Essential storage remains active. You can also clear site data in your browser, which may reset your preferences. Browser blocking may affect functions. 7. Duration and updates The consent record remains on your device until removed or replaced. Each optional provider, purpose and duration must be listed here before activation. FRIC will seek a new choice when materially new purposes or categories are introduced.