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> It's actually a bit ironic to ask visitors if it's ok to track them. If they say no, you have to track them to at least remember that choice.

Not really - basic functionality like you describe does not require consent, AND any cookie specifying non-consent is in itself anonymous.

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> any cookie specifying non-consent is in itself anonymous

If you really make it anonymous, the downside then is that you have to keep asking the same visitor over and over again, each time they visit.

its a cookie stored on their device right? if its not a unique cookie it would still be anonymous if it isnt cleared every time they leave wouldnt it?

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