NikaTheCat is an independent merch brand operating at nikathecat.com.
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The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Analytics only loads after you click "Accept" in the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie choice (accepted / rejected) | 365 days |
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_S72D5XK231 | Google Analytics — session state | 2 years |
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You can withdraw your analytics consent at any time by deleting the cookie_consent cookie. To do so: open your browser's DevTools (F12) → Application tab → Cookies → nikathecat.com → delete cookie_consent → refresh the page. The cookie banner will reappear and you can choose "Decline".
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