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This Cookie Policy explains how Spilo Journal (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit spilo.info. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, handheld device, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to website operators.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device’s storage. The information they contain is used in various ways depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies).

Similar technologies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as “cookies”.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To ensure the website functions correctly and reliably for all visitors.
To remember your preferences and settings between visits, such as your cookie consent choices.
To understand how visitors use our website so that we may improve its content, structure, and navigation.
To measure the effectiveness of our editorial content and understand which articles are most read.

We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, to serve targeted advertising to you on other websites, or to track your activity across websites other than spilo.info.

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Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not then work correctly.

Name Purpose Duration
spilo_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid displaying the consent banner on every visit. 12 months
PHPSESSID Standard session identifier used to maintain session state during a single visit. Session
csrf_token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery when submitting forms. Session
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Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure and content of the publication. These cookies are only set with your consent.

Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks session data to produce aggregate usage reports. 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state used in combination with the _ga cookie for GA4 measurement. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Identifies a user session for the purpose of distinguishing one session from another within a 24-hour period. 24 hours

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For information about how Google handles data, please see their Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation on all analytics tracking to limit the personal data collected.

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Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.

Name Purpose Duration
spilo_ui_prefs Remembers layout and display preferences set by the visitor during a session. 30 days
spilo_read_hist Tracks articles viewed in order to surface related content recommendations within the same session. Session
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Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on spilo.info include content or functionality provided by third parties. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Google Maps (contact.php): The embedded map on our contact page is served by Google LLC. Google may set cookies associated with the map embed. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
Font services: Fonts are loaded from Fontshare (Indian Type Foundry). Their service may log request data. See Fontshare’s Privacy Policy.
CDN-delivered libraries: JavaScript libraries are loaded from jsDelivr and other content delivery networks. These networks may log request IP addresses for performance and security purposes.
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Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to:

Accept all cookies.
Notify you when a cookie is set, allowing you to decide whether to accept it.
Refuse all cookies, or refuse cookies from specific websites.
Delete cookies already stored on your device.

Browser-specific instructions are available from the following links:

Please note that restricting certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Blocking essential cookies in particular may prevent some features from working as intended.

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Your Choices on This Site

When you first visit spilo.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You may select from the following options:

Accept All: All categories of cookies — essential, analytics, and functional — will be set.
Accept Selected: Only categories you have explicitly selected will be set. Essential cookies are always active.
Essential Only: Only cookies strictly necessary for the website to function will be set. No analytics or functional cookies will be placed.

You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.

Your consent preference is recorded in an essential cookie (spilo_cookie_consent) for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our editorial practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of spilo.info after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise any rights in relation to your personal data, please contact us:

Spilo Journal

29 Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN, United Kingdom

London, EC1V 3JN

United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 20 7391 4628

Monday — Friday, 09:00 – 18:00

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within five working days.