Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser across visits, remember your preferences, and gather anonymous information about how pages are used.
Kalmo Compendium uses cookies in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are required for the basic functioning of the website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and your cookie preference settings. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for form submissions | Session |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how readers interact with the publication — which articles are read most, how long readers spend on each page, and where visitors come from. This information is collected anonymously and used to improve editorial content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique site visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Identifies user session for analytics | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
OptionalFunctional cookies enable enhanced website features such as remembering your display preferences or enabling third-party embeds such as map functionality on the contact page. These cookies do not track you across other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps embed preferences | 6 months |
| ui_pref | Stores display preference selections | 12 months |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Kalmo Compendium, a cookie banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may:
- Accept all cookies — enables strictly necessary, analytics, and functional cookies.
- Accept selected cookies — enables only the categories you have individually selected.
- Necessary only — enables only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page on this website.
You may also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for guidance on how to remove or block cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some functionality on this website involves third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include Google Analytics for anonymous usage measurement and Google Maps for the embedded map on our contact page. These third-party services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party analytics and functional cookies are only loaded after you have given consent via the cookie banner. Strictly necessary site functionality does not depend on third-party cookies.
5. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner on your next visit.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the control below.
Manage Cookie Settings