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Cookie Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2026 · Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Elano Quarterly — elano.info

This Cookie Policy explains how Elano Quarterly uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit elano.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We operate under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we will only set them with your prior consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner.

1. What Are Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device on return visits and to remember certain information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

  • Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
  • First-party cookies are set directly by elano.info.
  • Third-party cookies are set by external services whose content appears on our pages (see Section 6).

2. How We Use Cookies

Elano Quarterly uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly and securely (strictly necessary).
  • To remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on every visit (functional).
  • To collect anonymised data about how pages are read, which articles attract sustained attention, and how readers navigate between sections (analytics).

We do not use cookies for advertising targeting, retargeting, cross-site tracking, or to build individual behavioural profiles. No cookie data collected by this site is sold or transferred to advertising networks.

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be disabled through our cookie banner. They do not collect personal data for analytics or marketing purposes.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
eq_session Maintains your session state while browsing the site. Session First-party
eq_consent Stores your cookie consent decision to avoid repeated prompts. 12 months First-party
XSRF-TOKEN Security token used to prevent cross-site request forgery on form submissions. Session First-party

4. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies are set only where you have accepted this category through our consent banner. They collect anonymised data about how readers use the site. No personally identifiable information is associated with these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_eq_analytics Tracks anonymised page visits, session duration, and article engagement to inform editorial decisions. 13 months First-party
_eq_ref Records the referring source of the visit in aggregate (e.g. search, direct) to understand how readers find the publication. 6 months First-party

Analytics data is reviewed in aggregate. IP addresses are anonymised at the point of collection and are never stored in identifiable form.

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make. They are set only where you have accepted this category through our consent banner.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
eq_pref_font Remembers any reading preference settings selected by the visitor. 6 months First-party
eq_scroll_pos Retains reading position within long-form articles to allow resumption on return visits. 30 days First-party

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on elano.info include content or scripts loaded from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies, subject to their own privacy policies. We have no direct control over these cookies.

Provider Purpose Further Information
Google Fonts Delivers typography files used in the site design. May log request metadata. policies.google.com/privacy
Google Maps Embedded map on the Contact page. May set cookies when the map is interacted with. policies.google.com/privacy
jsDelivr / unpkg CDN services that deliver open-source libraries (icons, UI scripts) used by the site. jsdelivr.com/terms · npmjs.com/policies/privacy

We limit the use of third-party scripts to those necessary for site functionality and editorial presentation. We do not embed social media widgets, advertising pixels, or tracking scripts from advertising networks.

7. Managing Cookies via Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The instructions below apply to the most commonly used browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow cookies only from sites you visit, or clear cookies on exit.

Mozilla Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox also offers Enhanced Tracking Protection which can block certain third-party cookies automatically.

Safari (macOS / iOS)

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can review and delete stored cookies for individual sites.

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies. Edge offers Balanced and Strict tracking prevention modes in addition to manual cookie management.

Please note: blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may affect the core functionality of this website, including the cookie consent banner itself.

8. Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that took place before the withdrawal. To do so:

  • Click the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this site. This will reopen the consent banner and allow you to adjust your preferences.
  • Alternatively, delete the eq_consent cookie from your browser and reload the page. The consent banner will reappear.

Withdrawing consent for analytics or functional cookies will not prevent you from reading any content on elano.info. These cookie categories enhance but are not required for access to editorial content.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changes in our practices, the services we use, or applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. For significant changes, we will re-prompt cookie consent where required under PECR.

10. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or to raise a concern about how cookie data is handled, please contact us:

Elano Quarterly
27 Corporation Row, London London EC1R 1BB, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00

You may also raise concerns about our use of cookies with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.