Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — computer, handheld device, or phone — when you visit it. They serve a variety of purposes: some are essential to the functioning of the site, others help us understand how the site is used, and others may support third-party services that are embedded in or connected to the site.
Cookies are widely used across the internet. They do not typically contain personally identifying information on their own, but in combination with other data held by a website operator or a third party, they can be used to identify individual users and their browsing habits.
This policy explains the cookies used on tarlone.info, what purpose each category serves, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookie Categories Used on This Website
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take — such as setting your cookie preferences, completing a contact form, or navigating between pages. They do not store any personally identifying information beyond what is necessary for these basic functions.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tq_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference to avoid repeated prompts | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier; used for form submission handling | Session |
Functional cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made — such as your preferred reading layout or returning visitor status — so that we can provide a more consistent experience. These cookies do not track your activity across other websites.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tq_returning | Identifies returning visitors to provide a consistent reading experience | 6 months |
| tq_display_pref | Stores any user interface preferences set during a session | 3 months |
These cookies collect information about how readers use this website — which articles are read most, how long readers stay on individual pages, and how they arrive at the site. The data collected is aggregated and used only for editorial planning purposes. No individual reader is identified through this data.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — used to distinguish unique visitors in aggregate data | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit tarlone.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. Through this banner you may:
- ■Accept All: consent to all categories of cookies described in this policy.
- ■Partial: accept strictly necessary and functional cookies only, declining analytics.
- ■Functional Only: accept strictly necessary cookies only, declining functional and analytics categories.
You may change your preference at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this website.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Below are links to guidance from the major browsers:
- ■Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- ■Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- ■Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- ■Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies through your browser may affect the fundamental functioning of this website. We recommend using the on-site consent banner to manage your preferences rather than blanket browser-level blocking.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Policy Updates
4.1 Third-Party Services
Some cookies listed in this policy are placed by third-party services — for example, Google Analytics. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use data collected via these cookies. We do not control third-party cookies, and we encourage you to review the relevant third-party policies if you have concerns about how those organisations handle your data.
We do not integrate advertising network cookies or social media tracking pixels on this website. Our use of third-party cookies is limited to those necessary for analytics and operational monitoring of the publication.
4.2 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes to applicable regulation. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Where a change materially affects your rights or the way in which we use your data, we will seek fresh consent through the on-site banner.
4.3 Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at 61 Sans Walk