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Initial behavior families
| Example | Initial surface | Default optional state |
|---|---|---|
EU / UK-style | Equal Reject and Accept | Denied until affirmative choice |
California-style | Notice with equal Dismiss and Do Not Sell | Opt-out behavior, subject to GPC |
Quiet US path | No initial banner | Configured opt-out behavior |
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The quiet path is genuinely quiet
03
Reference-only query selection
The public proofs accept ?region=CA, ?region=TX, ?region=EU, and ?gpc=1. Those parameters are deterministic test aids, not production geolocation.