Taronel Notebook
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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 February 2026. This policy applies to the website at taronel.info and explains how cookies and similar browser-based technologies are used. To manage your cookie preferences at any time, use the Cookie Settings control.

Section 01

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed in your browser by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to record visitor preferences, and to provide aggregate information to site operators about how their content is used. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses.

Taronel Notebook uses cookies in limited categories, as described below. No cookie set by taronel.info contains personally identifiable information in isolation. Where cookie data is combined with other information to identify an individual, this is governed by the Privacy Policy, available at taronel.info/privacy-policy.

Section 02

Cookie Categories Used on This Site

Category 01 — Strictly Necessary
Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off because they are required to enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and cookie consent preference storage. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
tn_consent
Stores cookie consent preferences
12 months
tn_session
Session integrity token
Session
Category 02 — Functional
Optional

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation of the website experience. They may be set by Taronel Notebook or by third-party services whose features appear on the site. Without these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly. No personal data is shared with third parties through functional cookies without explicit consent.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
tn_prefs
Stores reading preferences (e.g. font size)
6 months
tn_last_read
Records last article viewed for continuity
30 days
Category 03 — Analytics
Optional

Analytics cookies allow Taronel Notebook to measure how visitors interact with editorial content. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised. It is used solely to understand which articles are read most frequently, how readers navigate the site, and where content improvements may be beneficial. This data is not used for advertising or profiling purposes.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics — visitor distinction (anonymised)
2 years
_ga_*
Google Analytics — session state (anonymised)
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics — session identifier
24 hours
Section 03

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit taronel.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept a partial selection, or accept only functionally necessary cookies. Your choice is stored in the browser for up to 12 months.

You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the page footer. Changes take effect immediately on the current browsing session.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies from individual websites. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will impair website functionality. The following links provide browser-specific guidance:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Section 04

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on taronel.info are set by third-party services, including the analytics provider referenced in Category 03 above. Taronel Notebook does not control the cookie practices of these third parties. Third-party cookies are only active where you have provided consent through the cookie preference centre.

Third-party service providers used on taronel.info are selected for their compliance with applicable data protection legislation. Taronel Notebook does not permit third-party advertising cookies, behavioural tracking cookies, or cross-site tracking technologies.

For information on how third-party analytics providers handle data, refer to the privacy documentation published by the relevant provider. Taronel Notebook is not responsible for the accuracy or currency of third-party privacy documentation.

Section 05

Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be indicated by a revised "last updated" date at the top of this page. Where a change significantly affects how cookies are used, a new consent prompt will be presented to returning visitors.

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact the editorial team at [email protected] or by post to 57 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB London, United Kingdom. The telephone number for the editorial office is +44 20 7193 4856, available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00.

Manage Preferences

Update your cookie choices at any time using the preference centre.