Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information about how a site is being used.
This policy explains which cookies Golnev Almanac uses, what purpose each serves, and how you can manage your preferences. For the broader context of how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session state during a visit | Session |
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are read most frequently, how long readers spend on each article, and from which regions the readership arrives. This information is used in anonymised, aggregated form to inform editorial decisions. No individual reader is identified.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for analytics | 24 months |
| _gid | Identifies users across sessions for 24 hours | 24 hours |
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. On this site, they are used to remember preferences such as font size or previously acknowledged notices. They may also be set by third-party services embedded on pages, such as the map embed on the contact page.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| pref_display | Stores display preferences | 6 months |
| maps_* | Set by Google Maps embed on contact page | Varies |
When you first visit Golnev Almanac, a consent banner is displayed at the foot of the screen. The banner offers three options:
You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page. This will reopen the consent banner.
You may also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of certain features on this site.
All major browsers provide settings that allow you to manage cookies. Links to the relevant help pages for common browsers are listed below:
The contact page of this site embeds a Google Maps map. When you load that page, Google may set its own cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by Google's own cookie and privacy policies, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.
This site also loads fonts and JavaScript libraries from third-party CDNs (jsDelivr, unpkg, and the Google Fonts API). These requests may result in cookies being set by those services. Golnev Almanac does not control these cookies and cannot accept responsibility for them.
This cookie policy was last reviewed in January 2026. We may update it from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable law.
If you have questions about this policy or about how cookies are used on this site, please contact us at [email protected] or by post to 53 Charlotte Street, W1T 4PD London, United Kingdom.
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