Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve a range of purposes: some are essential for the site to function correctly, while others are used to understand how visitors engage with content or to remember preferences.
Talopen Letters uses cookies in three categories, described in full below. You can manage your preferences using the consent banner displayed on your first visit, or at any time through the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.
2. Cookie Categories
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled through the consent banner, as without them core features of the site would not operate correctly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tl_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| tl_session | Maintains session state for the contact form | Session |
These cookies allow us to understand how readers navigate the site in aggregate. The data collected is anonymised — individual readers cannot be identified. Analytics data is used to inform editorial decisions and improve content structure.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24 hours | 24 hours |
Functional cookies remember choices you make to personalise your reading experience — such as your preferred article view. Disabling these cookies will not prevent you from reading content, but some preferences may not be retained between visits.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tl_pref | Stores reader display preferences | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies listed above are set by third-party services — specifically Google Analytics for audience measurement. These third parties have their own privacy policies and data retention standards, which are independent of Talopen Letters.
You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection across all sites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in three ways:
- 01 Cookie Settings link: Available in the footer of every page. Click "Cookie Settings" to reopen the consent banner and update your selection at any time.
- 02 Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their privacy or settings menus. Deleting cookies will reset your consent preference, and the banner will reappear on your next visit.
- 03 Third-party opt-out tools: For analytics cookies, use the Google Analytics opt-out tool described in Section 3 above.
5. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The revision date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. If we introduce new cookie categories, the banner will reappear to request fresh consent.
6. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to the editorial office at [email protected] or by post to 39 St Cross Street