This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Draloven Notebook uses them on this website (draloven.info), and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Draloven Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday nutrition practices and weight awareness. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. For questions about this policy, write to [email protected].
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to improve performance, and to provide information to the site operator. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot install software on your device.
Cookies can be "session cookies", which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies", which remain on your device for a defined period and are re-read when you return to the site. They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content is embedded on the page ("third-party cookies").
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They do not track you across sites or store personally identifiable information. They cannot be disabled through our cookie banner without affecting site functioning.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dn_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for form submissions | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies allow us to understand how readers navigate the site, which articles are most read, and where visitors arrive from. All data collected is anonymised before storage and is never linked to an individual. These cookies are set only with your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Anonymised visitor identifier (Google Analytics) | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Session state for analytics | 24 months |
| _gid | Distinguishes site sessions | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredFunctional cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as your display preferences, to provide a more personalised experience on return visits. No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dn_prefs | Stores display and reading preferences | 6 months |
Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit draloven.info, a cookie consent banner will appear at the foot of the screen. You can select "Accept All", "Accept Selected" (analytics and functional), or "Essential Only" (strictly necessary cookies only).
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. Your new preference will replace the previous one and take effect immediately.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- ■View, block, or delete cookies from specific sites.
- ■Block all cookies by default (note: this may affect site functionality).
- ■Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
Guidance on managing cookies in major browsers is available at the browser's own help pages: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera all publish cookie management instructions in their support documentation.
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of this website from functioning correctly, including form submission and consent preference storage.
Third-Party Cookies
The contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe. When loaded, Google may set
its own cookies on your device in accordance with Google's own privacy and cookie policies,
which are available at policies.google.com. These cookies are outside our
direct control. The map is loaded with the referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"
attribute to limit data shared with Google on embed load.
We do not embed social media trackers, advertising networks, or retargeting pixels on any page of this website.
Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when we change the cookies we use or in response to changes in applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
For questions, write to [email protected].