Last updated: 1 April 2026. This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies doralen.info uses, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to the owners of those sites.
Cookies can be "session cookies" — which are deleted automatically when you close your browser — or "persistent cookies", which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They may be set by doralen.info itself ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that we use.
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool, accessible via the link in the footer of every page.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or using our contact form. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | doralen.info |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while using the site | Session | doralen.info |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use doralen.info — which pages are viewed most, how long visitors spend reading, and whether they encounter any errors. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised. It is used to improve the editorial experience and site reliability.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique site visitors (anonymised) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Stores and updates a unique visitor identifier | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your display preferences and enabling interactive page elements. Disabling them may affect certain features of the site but will not prevent you from reading our editorial content.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ui_prefs | Remembers reader display preferences | 6 months | doralen.info |
Certain pages on doralen.info include embedded content from third-party services (such as the Google Maps embed on our contact page). These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the respective services.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Interactive map on contact page | policies.google.com |
| Google Fonts | Font loading (may log IP address) | policies.google.com |
You have several ways to manage cookies when visiting doralen.info:
Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on doralen.info to open the consent panel and adjust your preferences at any time. Your selection will be stored for 12 months.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menu. The exact steps vary by browser. You can find guidance at aboutcookies.org. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some pages.
For Google Analytics cookies specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents your visit data from being sent to Google Analytics across all websites.
Some browsers transmit a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Doralen Journal respects DNT signals where technically feasible. When a DNT signal is detected, non-essential cookies are not set without explicit consent.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this page.
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: