Last updated: 12 May 2026 · Version 1.4
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Darvelo uses, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context on how we handle personal data.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from keeping you navigating the site smoothly to helping us understand aggregate readership patterns. Some cookies are strictly necessary; others are placed only with your consent.
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core capabilities such as navigation, form submissions, and cookie-preference storage. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate as intended. No consent is required to set these cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| darv_consent | darvelo.info | Stores cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| darv_session | darvelo.info | Maintains session state during visit | Session |
These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with the website — which pages are visited most, where readers arrive from, and how long they spend on each section. The data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual visitors. These are set only if you select "Accept All" or "Accept Partial" at the consent banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 1 year |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a session | 24 hours |
The Google Maps embed on our contact page may set cookies from Google LLC when you interact with the map. These are governed by Google's own privacy terms. Darvelo has no control over the content of those cookies, and they are loaded only when the contact page is visited.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site. This will re-open the consent banner and allow you to adjust your selection.
You may also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. The procedure varies by browser; refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may affect the functionality of certain features on this site.
Browser opt-out resources: Most modern browsers provide settings under Privacy or Security to view, block, or delete cookies. For Google Analytics specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. When changes are made, the version number and date shown in the page header will be revised. If the changes materially affect how consent-based cookies are used, we will re-present the consent banner to returning visitors.
For questions about this policy or to submit a data-related request, contact us at [email protected].