Last updated: 14 March 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site's operators about how their site is being used.
This policy explains the cookies used on kelbrath.info, their purpose, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to certain areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kelbrath_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors engage with the website, which pages are read most frequently, and where readers come from. All data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users. These cookies are only set where you have given your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors; Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Identifies and tracks a user session | 24 hours |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kelbrath_prefs | Stores reading preferences (font size, display mode) | 6 months |
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services. We use Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC, to understand aggregate content engagement. Google's use of the data collected is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning the final octet of your IP address is masked before the data is recorded. We do not share analytics data with third parties beyond Google as the data processor.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
Use the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to accept all cookies, accept only partial cookies, or accept functional cookies only. You can re-open the banner at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal setting. At present, there is no agreed technical standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Accordingly, our website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals. We encourage you to use the consent banner or browser-level controls described above to manage your preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our use of cookies. The date of the most recent update is noted at the top of this page. Where changes are material, we will notify users via the cookie consent banner on their next visit.
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies, contact us at [email protected] or at 91 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY London, United Kingdom.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Your choice will be saved for 12 months.