What this notice covers
This Cookie Policy explains how Darlev Notebook (“we”, “us”, “our”), operated from 47 Lamb’s Conduit Street, W1B 5QA London, United Kingdom, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our editorial publication at darlev.info.
By continuing to use this website after being presented with our cookie notice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we use cookies. You may adjust your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our footer.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of the Darlev Notebook publication.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to site operators.
Cookies can 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. Cookies are set either by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that website.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage — small data objects that function in a comparable way to cookies. References to “cookies” in this notice include these related technologies unless specified otherwise.
Categories of cookies we use
Functional & essential cookies
These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of the website. They enable core functions such as navigation, cookie consent management, and security features. Without them, certain parts of the site cannot function correctly.
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to work as you would expect. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are not used for targeting or tracking purposes.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dn_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| dn_session | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
Performance & analytics cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our publication — such as which articles are read most frequently, how long readers spend on each page, and how visitors navigate between sections. We use this information to improve the editorial quality and structure of the site.
All data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymised. No individual reader is identified. You may decline these cookies via the Cookie Settings option in our footer; this will not affect your ability to read any content on the site.
| Cookie name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24hr) | 24 hours |
Preference & functionality cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the site — such as your preferred reading settings or previously dismissed notices — to provide a more consistent reading experience across return visits.
These cookies do not track your activity across other websites. Declining them may result in some minor preferences not being retained between visits, though all editorial content will remain fully accessible.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dn_prefs | Stores UI preference selections | 6 months |
| dn_notice_dismissed | Records which notices have been acknowledged | 3 months |
Third-party cookies and services
Some pages of the Darlev Notebook publication embed or link to third-party services. These services may set their own cookies independently of our consent management. We have no direct control over cookies placed by third-party providers, and their use is governed by the respective provider’s own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party services currently in use on this site include: Google Analytics (audience measurement), Google Maps (editorial office location on the Contact page), Google Fonts (typography loading), and CDN providers for web performance assets (jsDelivr, unpkg, Cloudflare). These services may set cookies or use similar technologies as part of their normal operation.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie documentation of these providers directly if you have specific concerns about their data practices. Links are available on request by writing to [email protected].
Managing and withdrawing consent
You have several options for managing cookies used by this publication. Your choices will not affect your ability to read any editorial content on the site.
Via our banner
Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer at any time to review or change your consent preferences.
Via your browser
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones via their settings panels. Consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
Via opt-out services
For Google Analytics specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please be aware that disabling cookies through your browser may affect the functionality of other websites you visit. If you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will need to be re-established on your next visit to this site.
Legal basis under UK GDPR
This publication operates under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Our use of cookies is governed accordingly.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the lawful basis of legitimate interests and the proper functioning of the service requested — no consent is required for these. All other cookie categories (analytics, preferences) are placed only on the basis of your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
We do not use cookies for profiling, targeted advertising, or the sharing of personal data to third parties. Darlev Notebook is an editorial publication and does not operate a commercial data exchange.
Changes to this policy and how to reach us
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
If you have questions about how we use cookies, or wish to exercise any rights you hold in relation to personal data collected through cookies, you may contact our editorial team at: