Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve performance, and to provide information to the website operator. Cookies may be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (retained on your device for a defined period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
Keldova Almanac uses cookies to ensure the Site functions correctly, to remember your preferences, and, where you have consented, to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve its content and usability. We do not use cookies for advertising or for selling your data to third parties.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent under UK GDPR. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preference and enable core Site functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| keldova_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session management for server-side features | Session |
These cookies, set only with your consent, allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve Site performance. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24h | 24 hours |
Where the Site embeds content from third-party services (such as Google Maps), those services may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of Google at policies.google.com.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Site, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept selected categories, or accept essential cookies only. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help pages or allaboutcookies.org.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner on the Site.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]. For further information about your rights in relation to cookies and data processing, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.