Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: 14 February 2026
Bralonic Field Notes · 74 Lexington Street, W1F 0LN London, United Kingdom
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1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognise your device across multiple page visits and to store limited information about your session or preferences. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other services whose content appears on the page are called third-party cookies. Both types may be present on bralonic.info.
2. Cookie Categories Used on This Site
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and the cookie consent mechanism itself. They cannot be disabled without rendering the site inoperable.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookies_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference. | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains session state for secure page navigation. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies allow us to understand how readers navigate the publication — which articles attract the most engagement, how long readers stay on a page, and where they arrive from. Data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to identifiable individuals.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state. | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors within 24 hours. | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredFunctional cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced features, such as remembering your preferred reading mode or font size if such options are made available. These cookies do not track browsing activity across other sites.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| reader_prefs | Stores reader display preferences. | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some content embedded in articles — such as maps or externally hosted media — may result in third-party cookies being set by those providers. These are governed by the respective providers' own privacy and cookie policies. The Google Maps embed on the contact page is subject to Google's cookie and privacy policy at policies.google.com.
We do not control third-party cookies. Where third-party embeds are present, we note this in the relevant page sections.
4. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings button at the foot of any page on this site, or via the button above. Choosing "Functional Only" will disable analytics cookies while retaining the cookies necessary for the site to operate.
You may also control cookies at the browser level. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies via their settings menu. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some site features. Common browser cookie controls:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
5. Updates to This Policy
This cookie policy may be updated as the site's features evolve or as regulatory guidance changes. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent review. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
6. Contact
For questions about how we use cookies, write to: [email protected]
Bralonic Field Notes, 74 Lexington Street, W1F 0LN London, United Kingdom