Last updated: 14 January 2026
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Cookies are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. The use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and, where personal data is involved, by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This page explains which cookies Tarelova Dispatch uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems and are typically only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences, logging in (where applicable), or filling in a form. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but doing so will prevent certain parts of the site from working correctly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| td_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for server-side state management | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how readers arrive at and move through our content. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised — no individually identifiable personal data is stored. This understanding helps us improve the publication and identify which topics and formats are most useful to our readership.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users across a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
These cookies remember choices you have made to personalise your experience on the website. They do not track your activity across other websites and are not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| td_ui_pref | Stores display preferences (e.g., reading view) | 6 months |
When you first visit tarelova.info, a cookie consent banner is presented. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept selected categories (partial), or accept only strictly functional cookies. Your choice is stored in the td_cookie_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this site. This will reopen the consent banner and allow you to revise your selections.
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In addition to the preferences panel on this site, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser’s settings. You can typically choose to block cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning when a cookie is about to be placed. Note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of many websites, including this one.
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We do not permit third-party advertising networks or social media platforms to set cookies on visitors to this site, unless the visitor has given consent through our preference panel. We review the third-party services we use on a regular basis and update this policy when new cookie-setting services are introduced.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for instance when we introduce new third-party services or when legislation changes. The “Last updated” date at the head of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Where changes are material, we will notify visitors through a banner or notice.
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For further information about your data rights, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.