Cookies
Last updated: 9 May 2026
This Registry is operated by the AtoM Foundation, custodian of the platform.
We aim to use as few cookies as possible. The Registry sets only what is strictly necessary to run the site.
Cookies we set
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
laravel_session |
Keeps you signed in. Stores a server-side session id only. | Browser session | Strictly necessary |
XSRF-TOKEN |
Cross-site request forgery protection on form submissions. | Browser session | Strictly necessary |
locale |
Remembers your interface language preference. | 1 year | Functional |
reg_cookie_ack |
Records that you have dismissed the cookie banner so we do not show it again. | 1 year | Functional |
Cookies we do NOT set
- Advertising / behavioural-targeting cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Third-party analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Social-media share-button trackers
Third-party connections
Some pages load static assets (Bootstrap CSS/JS, Font Awesome icons, Google Fonts) from public CDNs (jsdelivr.net, cdnjs.cloudflare.com, fonts.googleapis.com). These CDNs may receive your IP address as part of the HTTP request but do not receive any user data from us. We do not control their cookie policies; consult their privacy notices if needed.
Managing cookies
Most browsers let you block or clear cookies. If you block the strictly-necessary cookies above, the Registry will not be able to keep you signed in or accept form submissions.
Contact
Questions about our cookie usage: johan@theahg.co.za.
This page is a starting point and does not constitute legal advice. Have it reviewed by counsel familiar with your jurisdiction before relying on it for production use.