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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how readers use their sites.
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies kalmend.info uses, what purpose each category serves, and how you can manage or disable them. For broader information about how personal data is handled, see the Privacy Policy.
2. Cookie Categories Used on This Site
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submission, and security. The website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kalmend_session | Maintains session state across page navigations | Session |
| kalmend_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection | 12 months |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
These cookies help the editorial team understand how readers use the website — which articles are read most, how long readers spend on pages, and where they arrive from. All analytics data is aggregated. No individual reader is identified or profiled. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique site visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics — maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users, 24-hour window | 24 hours |
These cookies remember choices you have made on the website — such as your preferred reading settings or form pre-fills — to provide a more consistent experience on return visits. They are not strictly required for the site to operate but improve its usability. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kalmend_pref | Stores display preferences set by the reader | 6 months |
| kalmend_read | Tracks articles previously read (local to device) | 3 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some content delivered to this website is provided by third-party services. These services may set their own cookies over which Kalmend Almanac has no direct control. The third-party services currently in use on this website include:
- Google Analytics — aggregated reader traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy applies. Analytics cookies require consent (see Section 2).
- Google Maps — embedded map on the Contact page. Google Maps may set cookies when the map is loaded. Google's privacy policy applies.
- Font delivery services — typeface files are loaded from Fontshare (api.fontshare.com). Standard session data may be logged by the font delivery service. No persistent tracking cookies are set.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit kalmend.info, a cookie consent banner presents three options: accept all cookies, accept selected categories (strictly necessary and functional only), or accept functional cookies only (strictly necessary only). Your selection is stored in the kalmend_consent cookie for 12 months.
To change your preferences at any time, use the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page on this website. This re-opens the consent banner.
You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies specifically
- Receive a notification when a cookie is being set
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect the functioning of the website. Analytics and functional cookie refusal does not affect the readability of any content on this site.
5. Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This prevents your visit data from being sent to Google Analytics regardless of cookie settings on any website.
Alternatively, select "Functional Only" in the cookie consent banner. This blocks analytics cookies from being set during your visit.
6. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated as new cookies are added or existing services change. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. If cookies in use change materially, the consent banner will re-appear on your next visit.
Questions about cookies used on this website may be directed to [email protected].