Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026 — Revision 02-A
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember preferences you have set, and collect anonymised data about how the site is used. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses.
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies tarlonek.info uses, why each category is used, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent at any time. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. We do this through the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit to this site.
Cookie Categories
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled through our cookie banner. Without them, certain features of the site — such as the cookie consent record itself — would not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| trl_consent | Records your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier for server-side session management | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use this site by collecting anonymised information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and how visitors arrived. No personally identifying information is collected. This data helps us improve the quality and relevance of archive content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24-hour session) | 24 hours |
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For example, remembering display preferences or the state of expanded content sections. These cookies do not track browsing activity across other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| trl_prefs | Stores visitor display preferences (e.g., expanded sections) | 6 months |
| trl_ref | Records referring source for internal navigation analysis only | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit tarlonek.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You have three options:
- — Accept All: Consents to strictly necessary, analytics, and functional cookies.
- — Accept Selected: Consents to strictly necessary and functional cookies only, excluding analytics.
- — Functional Only: Consents to strictly necessary cookies only. No analytics or additional functional cookies are placed.
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 manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of this site.
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, refer to your browser's help documentation. Common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Third-Party Cookies
Some content delivered through this site may cause cookies to be set by third-party providers. These include:
- — Google Analytics: Analytics cookies as described above. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- — Google Maps: The contact page includes a Google Maps embed. If you interact with this embed, Google may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own cookie and privacy policy.
We do not control the cookies set by third-party providers, and their use is governed by the respective third party's own policies. We select third-party providers carefully and review their data handling practices periodically.
Withdrawing Consent & Opt-Out
You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time. To do so, use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this site. Your preferences will be updated and your consent record revised accordingly.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies will continue to be placed regardless of your preference, as they are required for the site to function.
To update your cookie preferences now, use the button below or the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
Open Cookie Settings