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| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lasts | Needs your consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
msr_consent (browser local storage, not a cookie) | MainStreetRadar | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics | Until you clear it | No (strictly necessary) |
msr_cm_me, msr_cm_voted (browser local storage, not cookies) | MainStreetRadar | Only after you post a comment or vote: remembers the name and email you typed, and which comments you marked as helpful, on your device only | Until you clear it | No (needed for the feature you used) |
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