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Note: The Analytics configuration with privacy settings (item #4) was already completed when added the cookie consent - the GA config includes anonymize_ip: true and proper cookie flags. remove inline styles and move them to CSS

Performance Optimization ✅ Moved Google Analytics script to the bottom of the page (just before </body>) Scripts load after all critical content, improving page load speed Location: _layouts/default.html:103-110
Privacy Compliance (GDPR/Cookie Consent) ✅ Added a cookie consent banner with Accept/Decline options Google Analytics only loads after user consent Consent stored for 365 days using cookies Privacy-friendly features: IP anonymization enabled Clear user messaging Persistent consent storage Files modified: _layouts/default.html:114-122 (HTML) _sass/main.scss:372-496 (CSS)
Security Headers ✅ Added comprehensive security meta tags: X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff - Prevents MIME type sniffing X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN - Prevents clickjacking X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block - XSS protection Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin - Controls referrer information Location: _layouts/default.html:8-12
Enhanced Analytics Configuration ✅ IP anonymization enabled (anonymize_ip: true) Secure cookie flags (SameSite=Lax;Secure) 2-year cookie expiration Location: _layouts/default.html:143-147
Removed Inline Styles ✅ Converted all inline styles to CSS classes Added .site-title-link class for header link Added .cookie-consent-hidden class for banner visibility Files modified: _layouts/default.html:83 _sass/main.scss:79-87
Accessibility Improvements ✅ Comprehensive accessibility features added: Semantic HTML & ARIA: Added role attributes: banner, navigation, main, contentinfo, dialog Added aria-label attributes for better screen reader support Added aria-current=”page” for current navigation item Added aria-describedby for cookie consent dialog Keyboard Navigation: Skip-to-content link for keyboard users (Tab to reveal) Auto-focus on cookie consent buttons Escape key to decline cookies Proper focus management Visual Elements: Improved alt text for logo image High contrast cookie consent banner Focus indicators for all interactive elements Files modified: _layouts/default.html:77 (Skip link) _layouts/default.html:80-110 (Semantic HTML) _sass/main.scss:28-47 (Skip link styles) How It Works Cookie Consent Flow: First-time visitor sees the cookie banner User clicks “Accept” or “Decline” (or presses Escape) Choice is saved in a cookie for 365 days If accepted, Google Analytics loads dynamically Returning visitors with saved consent won’t see the banner Analytics Features: Tracks page views, user sessions, traffic sources Geographic and device data User journey analysis Real-time visitor tracking Data appears in Google Analytics after 24-48 hours Privacy Features: User consent required before tracking IP addresses anonymized Clear privacy messaging Easy opt-out option Compliant with GDPR and similar regulations