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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Tarbolan Letters uses cookies and similar technologies on the website tarbolan.info. It covers what cookies are, what types we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out the broader context for how we handle personal data.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit — for example, whether you have already responded to a consent prompt — so that the site can function properly and consistently across visits.

Cookies may be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may be set by the website itself ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded in the site.

2. Cookie Categories We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They include cookies that remember your consent preferences, maintain session state, and ensure the site loads securely. Without them, certain functions of the site cannot be provided.

tb_consent — stores your cookie consent choice — persistent, 12 months
tb_session — session identifier for site functioning — session, expires on browser close

Analytics Cookies

Requires Consent

These cookies allow us to measure how the site is used — which pages are visited most often, how long readers spend on a piece, and how they arrive at the site. All data collected by analytics cookies is anonymised before processing and cannot be used to identify individual visitors. We use this information solely to understand readership patterns and to improve editorial content.

_ga — Google Analytics client identifier — persistent, 2 years
_ga_* — Google Analytics session counter — persistent, 2 years

Functional Cookies

Requires Consent

These cookies remember choices you make on the site to provide a more personalised experience. Examples include remembering display preferences or the state of interactive elements. No personally identifiable information is stored in functional cookies.

tb_pref — stores display preferences — persistent, 6 months

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on this site include embedded content or services provided by third parties. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device when you load a page containing their content. Tarbolan Letters does not control these cookies. For details on how third-party providers use cookies, please refer to their own privacy and cookie policies.

Third-party services that may place cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: anonymised readership analytics (analytics category). Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Maps: embedded map on the contact page. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

4. Your Consent and Control

When you first visit tarbolan.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept a partial selection, or accept only the essential cookies necessary for the site to function. Your choice is stored in a consent cookie and applied on subsequent visits.

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page. This reopens the consent banner so you can review or revise your selection.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of the site. For guidance specific to your browser, consult its help documentation.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

The following links provide guidance on managing cookies in commonly used 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

For general guidance on managing cookies across browsers, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) publishes information at ico.org.uk.

6. Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.

Alternatively, selecting "Essential Only" in the Tarbolan Letters cookie banner prevents analytics cookies from being set during your visit to this site.

7. Changes to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected by a revised date at the top of the page. Where a change significantly affects how cookies are used, we will display the consent banner again to allow you to review your preferences.

8. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the editorial desk:

Tarbolan Letters — Editorial Desk
56 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EJ, United Kingdommdom

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can review or change your cookie settings at any time by reopening the consent banner below.

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