Cookie Policy.
Last updated: 12 March 2026 · Staleron Dispatch · London, United Kingdom
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the content.
Cookies are widely used by websites to make them function, or function more efficiently, and to provide information to the website's editors and administrators. Some cookies are essential for the website to work correctly, while others are used to improve the experience or to gather analytical data.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on staleron.info, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we handle personal data more broadly.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. Without them, certain features — such as navigation, page loading, and security — would not work as intended. They do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly. | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard session identifier used to maintain page state during a single browsing session. | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token used to prevent cross-site request forgery when using the contact form. | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies help us understand how readers navigate staleron.info, which articles are most read, and how long visitors spend with different content. This information is collected in aggregate form and is used to improve our editorial output. No individual reader is identified.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregate traffic analysis. Set by Google Analytics. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to maintain session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
| _gid | Identifies a user session for analytics reporting within a single day. | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
Requires ConsentFunctional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred reading layout — and provide enhanced features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party services whose features we have embedded on our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sd_reading_pref | Stores reader display preferences (font size, layout) set during the session. | 30 days |
| maps_embed | Set by the Google Maps embed on our contact page. Records map interaction preferences. | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on staleron.info include content or tools provided by third parties, which may set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Maps — embedded on our contact page. Google may set cookies related to map functionality and usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Font and library CDNs — resources loaded from Fontshare, jsDelivr, and similar networks may set session-level cookies related to content delivery. These do not track individual users across websites.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies of any kind.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit staleron.info, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of your screen. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only selected categories, or limit your acceptance to essential cookies only. You can revisit this choice at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or manage cookies through their settings. The exact process varies by browser. Guidance for the most common browsers is provided below:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functioning of this website, including navigation and form submission.
4.3 Opt-Out from Analytics
If you have consented to analytics cookies and wish to withdraw that consent, you may do so by clicking Cookie Settings in the footer and selecting "Essential Only". Additionally, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being included in Google Analytics reports.
5. Changes to This Policy and Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable legislation, or our editorial practices. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
09:00 – 18:00