The Mercury template implements a Privacy Policy that allows a user to manage cookies and other privacy options in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, in german known as DSGVO).

This includes an ediable, multi language information banner with opt-in / opt-out buttons for the cookie settings. Moreover, using a dynamic function the user can later review and change his preferences.

As long as the user has not opted in for cookies, the following Mercury elements are disabled:

• Google Analytics
• Matomo / Piwik Analytics
• Google Maps
• DISQUS Comments

Disabled elements display an editable message informing the user about his cookie settings.