1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, improve user experience, and provide information to the website's owners about how their content is being used.
obrelin Journal uses cookies to support the functioning of the site and, where you have provided consent, to understand how visitors engage with editorial content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the site. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled if you wish to continue using the site's core features. These cookies are set in response to actions you take, such as accepting or declining cookie consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| obrelin_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| obrelin_session | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help the publication understand how visitors interact with the site's editorial content. This information is used in aggregate and anonymised form to improve the organisation and presentation of content. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics, if enabled) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics, if enabled) | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. On obrelin Journal, functional cookies support the preservation of your reading position and display preferences. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| obrelin_prefs | Stores display preferences set by the reader | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
obrelin Journal uses a limited number of third-party services that may set their own cookies. These are described below:
- Google Maps — embedded on the Contact page. Google may set cookies when the map is loaded. These are subject to Google's own Cookie Policy.
- Google Fonts — used for typography across the site. When fonts are loaded, Google may record a request in its server logs. No persistent cookie is typically set by Google Fonts, but the request includes your IP address.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) — used to serve JavaScript and CSS libraries. CDN providers may set performance cookies. These are subject to the respective CDN provider's privacy policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit obrelin Journal, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, accept selected cookies, or accept essential cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functioning of the site. Links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome — chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — about:preferences#privacy
- Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge — edge://settings/privacy
5. Opt-Out Options
In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
To withdraw consent for all non-essential cookies set by this site, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer and select "Essential Only". This will delete existing non-essential cookies and prevent new ones from being set.
6. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used by the site or in applicable legal requirements. The date of the most recent revision is indicated at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact: