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LEGAL

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

SECTION 01 — WHAT COOKIES ARE

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information about how a site is being used. Cookies are not programs and cannot access other files on your device.

This policy explains which cookies dolen.info uses, why they are used, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. The policy applies to all pages on dolen.info.

SECTION 02 — COOKIE CATEGORIES
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice, maintain session state, and ensure the site displays correctly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.

Consent required No — exempt under UK GDPR
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

These cookies remember your preferences and personalise your experience on the site, such as remembering your reading position or display preferences. Functional cookies do not track your activity across other sites and are not used for advertising.

Consent required Yes — can be accepted via cookie banner
ANALYTICS COOKIES

Analytics cookies collect aggregate information about how visitors use dolen.info — which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they navigate between pages. This data is used to improve the publication's content and structure. Analytics data is processed in aggregate form and does not identify individual visitors.

Consent required Yes — only set when you accept all or partial cookies
SECTION 03 — SPECIFIC COOKIES SET
Cookie Name Purpose Category Expiry
dolen_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences Strictly necessary 12 months
dolen_session Maintains session state during your visit Strictly necessary Session
dolen_pref Remembers display preferences Functional 6 months
_ga Aggregate readership analytics (if accepted) Analytics 24 months
SECTION 04 — MANAGING YOUR PREFERENCES

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. The cookie consent banner will reappear, allowing you to accept all, accept partial, or accept functional cookies only.

You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete individual cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly. The following links provide guidance for commonly used browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
SECTION 05 — THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some third-party services used by dolen.info may set their own cookies. These include Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com), which may set a short-lived cookie related to the font request. Dolen Review does not control these third-party cookies and recommends consulting the relevant third-party privacy policies for details.

Dolen Review does not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or cookies associated with any commercial dietary or food business. No cookie data collected through dolen.info is shared for commercial advertising purposes.

SECTION 06 — UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

This cookie policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law or in the cookies used by the site. The date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. If you have questions about this policy, contact the editorial team at [email protected] or at 54 Theobalds Road