Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 February 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how visitors interact with their content.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you as an individual. However, in some cases, when combined with other information, cookie data can be considered personal data under UK GDPR. Where that is the case, this policy applies to that data as described below.
2. How we use cookies
Talep Letters uses cookies for three purposes: to ensure the site functions correctly (functional cookies), to understand how readers interact with our content in aggregate (analytics cookies), and to remember your consent choices (preference cookies). We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or behavioural profiling of any kind.
The specific cookies placed on your device depend on the consent choices you make when you first visit the site. Functional cookies are placed without consent, as they are strictly necessary for the processing of the site. Analytics cookies and preference cookies are placed only with your consent.
3. Cookies used on this site
Strictly necessary cookies
Always activeThese cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our system. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are set only in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services — such as loading a page or submitting the contact form.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| talep_session | talep.info | Maintains session state for contact form submission and navigation continuity. | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| talep_consent | talep.info | Records your cookie consent choices to prevent the consent banner reappearing on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
| XSRF-TOKEN | talep.info | Cross-site request forgery protection for form submissions. | Session |
Analytics cookies
Consent requiredThese cookies help us understand how readers navigate and use the site. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised before analysis — we do not use analytics cookies to identify individual readers. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. These cookies are placed only if you select "Accept All" or "Accept Partial" on the consent banner.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique site visitors using a randomly generated identifier. Used to calculate aggregate visitor count and session data. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Enables session-level analytics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores a unique identifier for the current browsing session. Expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the rate of requests to the analytics service. No personal data stored. | 1 minute |
Preference cookies
Consent requiredThese cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience — such as your preferred content format or reading settings. They are placed only if you select "Accept All" on the consent banner. They do not track you across other websites.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| talep_prefs | talep.info | Stores reader interface preferences set during a visit. No data is shared with third parties. | 6 months |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services, specifically Google Analytics. These cookies are subject to Google's own privacy policies and data handling practices in addition to this Cookie Policy. Google's data processing terms can be reviewed at policies.google.com.
Talep Letters does not use cookies from advertising networks, social media platforms, affiliate tracking services, or any other third-party commercial data aggregator.
5. Managing and withdrawing consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
5.1 Cookie Settings link
The "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer reopens the consent banner. You can change your selection (Accept All, Accept Partial, or Functional Only) at any time. Your previous choice will be replaced with your new selection immediately.
5.2 Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. Instructions for the major browsers are available at the following locations:
- — Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- — Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- — Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- — Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling functional cookies may impair the processing of the site, including the contact form.
5.3 Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics measurement across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Alternatively, declining analytics cookies via the Cookie Settings link on this site is sufficient to prevent Google Analytics measurement on talep.info specifically.
6. Consent records
Your consent choices are recorded in the talep_consent cookie and retained for 12 months. After 12 months, the consent record expires and the consent banner will reappear on your next visit. Consent records are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The record stores only the consent selection made (All, Partial, or Functional Only) and the date it was given.
7. Changes to this policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when we add new cookies, remove existing cookies, or when applicable law changes. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Where a change affects cookies that require consent, the consent banner will reappear to allow you to review and re-confirm your preferences.
For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact the editorial team at [email protected].
8. Contact
Change or withdraw your consent at any time using the button below.