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Security cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__g_access | This site | Records a completed security check for access to the protected entry route. | 10 minutes by default; server configuration controls expiry. |
__g_session | This site | Links the one-time verification challenge to the same browser session. | 1 hour. |
Verification may also use temporary browser storage for the security check. The lottery entry provider’s separate cookie policy applies after you leave this site.
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