Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Taldon uses on taldon.info, why they are used, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
When you first visit taldon.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept a selected subset, or accept functional cookies only. Your preference is stored and applied on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain directly identifying information such as your name or payment details. They store identifiers and settings that allow websites to recognise your browser on a return visit.
Cookies Used on taldon.info
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take on the site — such as setting cookie preferences — and do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| taldon_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session management — standard server-side session identifier | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentAnalytics cookies allow us to measure and understand how visitors engage with taldon.info — which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay, and where they navigate from. This information is used in aggregate to improve the content and structure of the site. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors using a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors; resets daily | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
Requires ConsentFunctional cookies enable enhanced features on the site, such as remembering display preferences and enabling embedded third-party content. Disabling these cookies may affect how certain interactive elements of the site function.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Used by Google Maps embed to remember preferences and personalise map display | 6 months |
| 1P_JAR | Aggregates statistics and tracks conversions on Google services | 1 month |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on taldon.info:
Third-Party Cookies
This website loads third-party resources including fonts, icons, and JavaScript libraries from external CDN providers (jsDelivr, unpkg, Cloudflare CDN, code.jquery.com, api.fontshare.com). These providers may set their own cookies or log request data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. Taldon does not control the cookies set by these third parties.
The Google Maps embed on the contact page is served by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and cookie practices.
Updates & Contact
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The revision date at the top of this page is updated with each revision. Continued use of taldon.info following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights under UK GDPR, contact us at [email protected] or write to: Taldon, 18 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LZ, United Kingdom.