Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide aggregate information to website operators about how their content is used.
Ralvendo Journal uses cookies in accordance with applicable European Union regulations, including the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page explains which cookies are used, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission security, and session continuity. These cookies do not collect personal data for profiling purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for form handling | Session |
| rv_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection | 12 months |
Analytics cookies help the editorial team understand how readers engage with content. The data collected is aggregate and anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors. This information is used to improve article structure, navigation, and content selection.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Session state persistence (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users over 24-hour periods | 24 hours |
Functional cookies enhance the reading experience by remembering preferences such as preferred content categories and display settings. Declining functional cookies will not prevent access to content but may affect personalised display features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| rv_pref | Stores display and content preferences | 6 months |
Certain pages embed third-party content such as the Google Maps location map on the Contact page. When these embeds are loaded, the third-party provider may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. Ralvendo Journal does not control third-party cookie behaviour. You may view Google's privacy policy at google.com/privacy.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Ralvendo Journal, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, accept partial cookies (essential and functional only), or accept functional cookies only. Your selection is stored for twelve months.
To change your cookie preferences at any time, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This will re-open the consent banner, allowing you to update your selection.
Update Cookie Settings
You can adjust your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer below.
4. Browser-Level Cookie Controls
In addition to the consent banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Browser-specific guidance:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used on the website or in applicable regulations. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page.
Questions about this Cookie Policy should be directed to [email protected]. Further information on data handling is available in the Privacy Policy.