Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Arkabin uses on arkabin.info, why they are used, and how you can control your preferences. Reading this policy alongside the Privacy Policy gives a complete picture of how your data is handled.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits and remember certain preferences or actions you have taken. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses or install software.
Cookies are either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remaining on your device until they expire or are manually deleted). They may be set by Arkabin directly (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded on the site.
Categories of Cookies Used
Arkabin uses three categories of cookies. Your consent selection on the cookie banner controls which categories are active. You can update your preferences at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer.
Functional cookies are required for the site to operate correctly. They store your cookie consent preference, language settings, and session state. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing site functionality. They do not collect personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| arkabin_consent | Stores cookie consent preference selection | 12 months |
| arkabin_session | Maintains session state during browsing | Session |
Analytics cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use arkabin.info — including which pages are visited most frequently, how long sessions last, and the general geographic region of visitors. This data is used to improve editorial content relevance and site structure. No personally identifiable information is linked to analytics data.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _arkabin_anon | Anonymised page view tracking | 24 months |
| _arkabin_ref | Referral source identification (anonymised) | 6 months |
Preference cookies remember choices you make on the site — such as content filter selections and reading history markers — to provide a more consistent experience across sessions. These cookies do not track activity across external websites.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| arkabin_pref | Content category preference storage | 12 months |
External Services and Their Cookies
Arkabin embeds a Google Maps iframe on the contact page (contact.php). Google may set cookies when this iframe loads. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of Arkabin's policies. Arkabin does not control or have access to any data collected by Google via the embedded map.
CDN-delivered assets (fonts, icon libraries, and JavaScript libraries) are loaded from third-party CDN providers including Google Fonts, jsDelivr, and cdnjs. These CDN requests may result in the provider logging your IP address for server-side access logging purposes. No advertising cookies are set by these CDN services.
How to Control Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
Click Cookie Settings in the footer of any page to reopen the cookie consent banner and update your preferences.
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies via the browser settings menu. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of arkabin.info, particularly session and consent storage.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is reviewed as part of the annual Arkabin editorial standards process. When material changes are made to the categories or purposes of cookies used, the policy date is updated and the cookie consent banner is reset to allow users to make a fresh selection.
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact [email protected].