Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 February 2026
What This Policy Covers
This Cookie Policy explains how Talrun Journal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit talrun.info. It describes what cookies are, the categories we deploy, and how you can control your preferences at any time.
Talrun Journal is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Our use of cookies is confined to what is necessary for the publication to function and to understand how readers engage with our content.
By continuing to use this website following notification of this policy, you indicate your awareness of our cookie practices. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language or whether you have acknowledged a notification — over subsequent sessions.
Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot, in themselves, access other data stored on your device. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide reporting information to site owners.
In addition to standard cookies, we may use related technologies including web beacons (small transparent images embedded in pages or emails), local storage objects, and session identifiers. This policy applies to all such technologies collectively.
Cookie Categories We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core operations such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the site, and the recording of your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| talrun_consent | Records your cookie preference selection | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard session identifier for page continuity | Session |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the publication — which articles are read most frequently, how long readers spend on each page, and from which sources they arrive. The data gathered is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We use this information to refine our editorial output and improve the reading experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for analytics processing | 2 years |
| _gid | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have embedded in our pages, such as embedded video players or interactive reading-progress features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| talrun_theme | Remembers display preferences for repeat visits | 6 months |
| talrun_read | Tracks articles read to surface relevant related content | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Certain pages on this publication embed content or services provided by third parties — including embedded maps and font delivery networks. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device when you access those embedded elements. Talrun Journal does not control the cookies set by these services; their use is governed by each provider's own cookie policy.
Third-party services currently referenced on this publication include Google Maps (for location display on our contact page) and Google Fonts (for typeface delivery). Both services are subject to Google's own privacy and cookie documentation.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can review and adjust your cookie preferences at any time. Two channels are available:
Cookie Settings Panel
Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page to reopen the consent panel and adjust your selections at any time.
Open Cookie SettingsBrowser Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies directly. The configuration method varies by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect the availability of certain site features.
For analytics cookies specifically, you may also install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available from the Google Analytics website, which prevents data from being collected during your visits.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place based on consent before it was withdrawn.
Policy Updates and Contact
Talrun Journal reviews this Cookie Policy periodically and updates it when our practices change or when required by applicable regulation. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following a material change constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to raise a concern regarding data handling, please contact us:
Talrun Journal
52 Charlotte Street, W1T 4PD London, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data-related matters, at ico.org.uk.