Last updated: 1 April 2026 · Harelona Notebook, 73 Clerkenwell Road
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 efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide anonymised information to website owners about how their site is used.
This Cookie Policy explains exactly what cookies Harelona Notebook uses, why we use them, and the choices available to you. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context for how we handle personal data.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We do this through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit this website. You may update your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
We use four categories of cookies. Two are essential and do not require your consent; two are optional and are only placed following your affirmative choice via the consent banner.
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core activities such as page navigation, security, and your cookie consent preference itself. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly. They do not collect any information about you that could be used for advertising or to track your browsing activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hn_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains server session for contact form submission | Session |
| hn_csrf | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
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 consent to these cookies, some or all of these features may not function as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hn_theme | Stores display preference if set | 6 months |
| hn_read | Tracks articles previously read to surface fresh content | 30 days |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Harelona Notebook. All data collected is anonymised and aggregated. No individual reader profile is built from this data. We use this information solely to improve editorial content and site structure. Analytics cookies are only placed following your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregate analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXX | Persists session-level analytics state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe. If you view that page, Google may set cookies on your device as part of loading the map. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies. We have no control over the cookies Google places. The map is loaded only when you visit the Contact page, and only processes your IP address to serve the map tile.
We do not use advertising networks, affiliate tracking, social media pixels, or retargeting cookies on this website.
You have several options for managing cookies on this website.
When you first visit this website, a consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept partial cookies (functional and strictly necessary), or accept functional cookies only. Your selection is stored in the hn_consent cookie for 12 months.
You may reopen the cookie consent panel at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. This allows you to update your preferences without clearing your browser data.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings panel. The process varies by browser. Links to guidance for the most common browsers are listed below. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of this website from functioning as intended.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before you withdrew consent. If you wish to remove cookies already stored on your device, you will need to do so through your browser settings as described above.
For analytics cookies specifically, you may opt out of aggregated analytics data collection at the provider level by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents data from being sent to Google Analytics regardless of consent status.
We review this Cookie Policy periodically as our practices and applicable regulations evolve. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. If we make a change that significantly affects the cookies we use or the basis on which we use them, we will display a notice on the website and reset consent preferences where required.
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected] or by post at 73 Clerkenwell Road