Eldroven Gazette
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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 March 2026 — Revision 01-B

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Eldroven Gazette uses on eldroven.info, why each is used, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Non-essential cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent via the cookie banner on your first visit.

Section 1

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide site operators with information about how their content is used.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by other organisations — for example, analytics providers — are called "third-party cookies". Both types are described in this policy.

Cookies can be "session cookies", which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies", which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

Section 2

Cookies We Use

We use four categories of cookies. Only the first category (Strictly Necessary) is placed without your consent. All other categories require explicit consent via our cookie banner.

Strictly Necessary

Always active — no consent required

Required

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
eg_consent
Stores your cookie consent preference
12 months
eg_session
Maintains your session state during a visit
Session
Functional

Requires consent — improves your experience

Optional

These cookies remember preferences you have set — such as display choices — to improve your experience on return visits. They do not track you across other websites.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
eg_prefs
Stores reading and display preferences
6 months
Analytics

Requires consent — helps us improve content

Optional

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymised information about how visitors use the site — which articles are most read, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. The data helps us understand which content is most useful and plan future editorial topics. No individual visitor is identified.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics)
2 years
_ga_*
Maintains session state (Google Analytics)
2 years
Third-Party Embeds

Requires consent — set by external services

Optional

Where third-party content is embedded on the site — such as map embeds on our contact page — the third-party provider may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies. We have no control over these cookies. By consenting to third-party cookies, you accept that these providers may set and access cookies on your device in accordance with their own policies.

Section 3

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.

Section 4

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The revision date shown at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last changed. If we add new cookies or change the purpose of existing ones, we will update this document and re-request consent where required.

Questions about this policy should be directed to [email protected].