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When customizing cookie settings, the following is shown under Strictly Necessary (click for bigger/sharper image):

Cookie Settings

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms or where they’re essential to provide you with a service you have requested. You cannot opt-out of these cookies. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but if you do, some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Emphasis mine.

While I don't have a problem when parts of the site will not then work, maybe we can phrase it better. Some options:

  1. Switch then and not: "if you do, some parts of the site will then not work".
  2. Cut then completely: "if you do, some parts of the site will not work".
  3. Ask our friends from English Language & Usage.

Personally I'd stick with 2. Keep things simple and make then go away.

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    I don't find it ungrammatical but it's awkward and redundant. We can just cut "then". You can just take my word for it, since I moderate all the English sites and the Writing site. *flashes diamonds *
    – Laurel
    Commented Mar 2, 2023 at 13:04
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    I'd go with "if you do, some parts of the site might not work". The "then" appears to have slipped there by mistake somehow, maybe copy&paste from a different place.
    – Shadow Wizard
    Commented Mar 2, 2023 at 13:32

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