Fix Microsoft Clarity consent API property names for GDPR compliance

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Fixes critical Microsoft Clarity consent implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements ahead of the October 31, 2025 enforcement deadline.

Problem

The Microsoft Clarity consent API call was using incorrect property names, preventing proper consent signal transmission:

// ❌ Incorrect - using camelCase
clarity('consentv2', {
    ad_Storage: this.consentState.ad_storage,
    analytics_Storage: this.consentState.analytics_storage
});

This meant that user consent preferences were not being properly communicated to Microsoft Clarity, potentially causing compliance issues for users in EEA, UK, and Switzerland regions.

Solution

Updated the consent API call to use the correct property names as specified in Microsoft's documentation:

// ✅ Correct - using lowercase with underscores
clarity('consentv2', {
    ad_storage: this.consentState.ad_storage,
    analytics_storage: this.consentState.analytics_storage
});

Testing

Added comprehensive testing tools including Microsoft's recommended verification function:

// Microsoft's official verification function
clarity('metadata', (d, upgrade, consent) => {
    console.log('consentStatus:', consent);
}, false, true, true);

The implementation now correctly shows:

• Consent DENIED: {analytics_storage: "DENIED", ad_storage: "DENIED"}
• Consent GRANTED: {analytics_storage: "GRANTED", ad_storage: "GRANTED"}

Screenshot

The test page demonstrates successful consent state management with proper API integration.

Impact

• ✅ Compliance: Site now properly implements Microsoft Clarity consent mode
• ✅ Privacy: User consent preferences are correctly respected
• ✅ Functionality: Clarity tracking works as expected based on consent state
• ✅ Future-proof: Ready for October 2025 enforcement requirements

This minimal but critical fix ensures that essentialcsharp.com maintains proper user privacy controls while enabling full Microsoft Clarity functionality when consent is granted.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR fixes critical GDPR compliance issues in the Microsoft Clarity consent implementation by correcting property names in the consent API call. The incorrect camelCase property names were preventing proper consent signal transmission to Microsoft Clarity, potentially causing compliance violations ahead of the October 31, 2025 enforcement deadline.

Key Changes

• Fixed property names in Microsoft Clarity consent API from camelCase to lowercase with underscores
• Ensures proper consent state communication for users in EEA, UK, and Switzerland regions
• Maintains compliance with GDPR requirements for user privacy controls