This policy explains how aldoran.info uses cookies, what types of cookies we place, how long they last, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to improve the experience of visiting them, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
Some cookies are placed by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies); others may be placed by third-party services the website uses (third-party cookies). Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored on your device until they expire or you delete them).
The table below provides a summary of the cookie categories we use on aldoran.info.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core site functionality, security, and session management | No | Session to 12 months | |
| Understanding how visitors use the site; improving performance | Yes | Up to 26 months | |
| Remembering your display and language choices | Yes | 12 months | |
| Services loaded from external providers (fonts, embedded media) | Yes (where applicable) | Varies |
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our cookie settings. They are set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may then not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
al_session |
Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
al_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
PHPSESSID |
PHP session identifier for server-side processing (contact form) | Session |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with aldoran.info by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and the source of traffic. This data is used in aggregate to improve content and site performance. Analytics cookies are placed only where you have consented.
We do not use analytics data to build individual profiles or retarget you with advertising.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics / privacy-equivalent) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains analytics session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Preference cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as display preferences or interface settings, so that you do not have to set them again on a subsequent visit. These cookies are placed only where you have consented.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
al_pref |
Stores interface preference settings | 12 months |
Some third-party services we use on aldoran.info may set their own cookies. We list the relevant services below. We do not have direct control over these cookies; please refer to the privacy policies of the relevant service providers.
fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com. Requests to these domains may log your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy.You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the options below:
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies will affect the functioning of the website. Non-essential cookies (analytics, preferences) can be disabled without impacting the core reading experience.
To manage your preferences now: Open Cookie Settings.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the website after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Aldoran Letters
27 Dagmar Terrace, London N1 1JU, United Kingdom, London EC1A 9HT
[email protected]
+44 20 7193 4852
You may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk if you have concerns about how we handle your data.