Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Indrave Almanac, 41 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TH London, United Kingdom
1. What are cookies
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 by website operators to make websites function, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies".
In addition to cookies, this policy also covers similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage objects, which are used for related purposes. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
2. How we use cookies
Indrave Almanac uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. They are usually set in response to actions you have taken that amount to a request for services, such as setting your cookie preferences, or navigating between pages. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not then work as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection to avoid showing the consent banner on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session state while navigating the website. | Session |
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website, so we can measure and improve the performance of our content. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and counts page visits in aggregate. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics measurement. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for session-level aggregated reporting. | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| font_pref | Remembers your reading display preferences if set. | 6 months |
3. Third-party cookies
Some pages of our website may contain embedded content or use third-party services that also set their own cookies. These include:
Google Fonts. We use Google Fonts to serve typefaces used in the design of this publication. Google may set cookies or collect certain technical data when fonts are loaded. For details, see Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Maps. Our contact page includes an embedded Google Maps frame to display the location of our editorial office. Google may collect data through this embed. You can review Google Maps terms at maps.google.com/help/terms_maps.
Indrave Almanac does not control the cookies or data collection practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies for more detail.
4. How to manage your cookie preferences
When you first visit indrave.info, a cookie consent banner is presented offering you the ability to accept all cookies, accept selected categories, or accept functional-only cookies. Your selection is recorded and stored for 12 months.
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this website.
Additionally, most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Below are links to instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
Google Chrome · Mozilla Firefox · Apple Safari · Microsoft Edge
Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is currently no common understanding of how to interpret such signals, our website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. We will revisit this position as industry standards emerge.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to remain informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Indrave Almanac
41 Old Compton Street
W1D 4TH London
United Kingdom
[email protected]
You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.