1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make sites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information about how the site is being used. Cookies do not give us access to your device and cannot run programs or deliver viruses.
Cookies may be “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by other websites whose content appears on the page (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
Frelovan Compendium uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- To remember your cookie consent preferences.
- To understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the website, so that we can improve it over time.
We do not use cookies for advertising purposes, and we do not permit third-party advertising networks to set cookies via this website.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected by analytical cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We do not link any analytical data to personally identifiable information. These cookies are only set if you have given your consent to analytical cookies.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
4. Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fc_cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
| fc_session | Essential | Maintains your session as you navigate the site. Expires when the browser is closed. | Session |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics: distinguishes visitors. All data is anonymised before processing. Set only with consent. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics 4: maintains session state. Set only with consent. | 2 years |
| fc_prefs | Functional | Stores optional display preferences selected during your visit. | 6 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use Google Analytics, cookies from Google may be set on your device when you visit the site. Google Analytics is used only in its anonymised configuration on this website; no personally identifiable information is sent to Google. The use of Google Analytics cookies is subject to your consent, which you may provide or withdraw using the cookie preference centre available in the footer of every page.
We do not permit advertising networks, social media platforms, or any other third-party commercial services to set cookies via this website.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page of this website. This will open the cookie preference centre, where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including frelovan.info. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available from the browser developers:
7. Your Consent
When you first visit frelovan.info, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only essential and functional cookies, or accept only strictly necessary cookies. Your choice is stored as a first-party cookie (fc_cookie_consent) so that we do not ask again on subsequent visits within the 12-month consent period.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by using the cookie preference centre linked in the footer.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We recommend you check this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this cookie policy or the cookies we use, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Frelovan Compendium, 41 Liverpool Road, London N1 0RW, United Kingdom
- Telephone: +44 20 7283 4916 (Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 GMT)
For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.