Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your browsing session — such as your preferences or whether you have previously acknowledged a notice on the site.
Cookies do not typically identify you as an individual. They store information about your browser and device, not your personal identity. Where cookies are used alongside other data in a way that could identify you, that use is covered by our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Gralev Dispatch is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday nutrition practices and weight awareness. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
We use cookies for three purposes: to keep the site functioning correctly, to understand how readers engage with our editorial content in aggregate, and to remember your cookie preferences. We do not use cookies to serve advertising or to build profiles of individual users.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to your actions — such as setting your cookie preferences or completing a contact form. Without these cookies, parts of the site will not function correctly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| gd_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid re-displaying the notice on return visits. | 12 months | First-party |
| gd_session | Maintains basic session continuity while you browse the publication. | Session | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with the publication — which articles are read, how long readers spend on a page, and how they navigate between sections. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised; no individual reader is identified. We use this data solely to improve the quality and structure of our editorial content.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics. Data is anonymised before processing. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 measurement. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors for Google Analytics within a single day. | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience — for example, your preferred reading state or UI settings. Disabling these cookies may affect how certain features of the site behave on return visits, but will not prevent you from reading any content.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| gd_prefs | Stores UI preferences to maintain a consistent reading experience across sessions. | 6 months | First-party |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use to improve your reading experience or to understand site usage. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which we recommend reviewing:
- Google Analytics — aggregated reading pattern data. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Maps — embedded map on the contact page. Google Privacy Policy
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking. No data collected through cookies on this site is shared with advertising networks.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
Cookie Preferences
Review and update which categories of cookies you allow on this site.
You may also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies stored on your device. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. Browser-specific instructions:
- Google Chrome — Settings › Privacy and Security › Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari — Preferences › Privacy › Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge — Settings › Cookies and site permissions › Cookies and site data.
6. Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies
If you have accepted analytics cookies and wish to opt out, you can withdraw your consent at any time using the "Manage Cookies" button above. You may also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your visit data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR:
- Essential cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interests — they are strictly necessary for the site to function.
- Analytics and functional cookies are used only with your explicit consent, given via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact
For questions about this policy or about cookies on this site, contact:
Gralev Dispatch46 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3JB, United Kingdomdomdomdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7294 5183