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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide information about how the site is being used. Cookies may be set by the website itself ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on the site.

This Cookie Policy explains which cookies Halven Journal uses on halven.info, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

Essential

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always active — no consent required

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your cookie preferences or submitting a form. They do not store personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
halven_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
PHPSESSID Maintains session state during your visit Session
Analytics

Analytics Cookies

Require your consent

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how readers move around the website. They help us identify which pages are most and least visited, and observe how visitors navigate the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymised — they do not identify individual visitors.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics — maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics — distinguishes users for 24 hours 24 hours
Functional

Functional Cookies

Require your consent

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality on the website, such as remembering display preferences or enabling embedded content from third parties. They may be set by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages (such as embedded maps).

Provider Purpose Duration
Google Maps Enables the embedded location map on the contact page 180 days
Google Fonts Delivers font files used across the site 1 year

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit halven.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may select "Accept All", "Accept Selected", or "Essential Only". Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits.

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site.

You may also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect the way this website functions. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, refer to your browser's help documentation.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Maps, Google Fonts). Halven Journal does not control these third-party cookies and is not responsible for the data they collect. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers:

5. Opt-Out Options

In addition to managing cookies via your browser or the Cookie Settings link, you may opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For general information about interest-based advertising opt-outs, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU/UK).

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We recommend checking this page from time to time.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected] or by post at 57 Hayne Street, London EC1A 9HT, United Kingdom.

Update Your Cookie Preferences

Change what cookies you allow at any time using our cookie preference panel.

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