Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: January 2026 · Applies to: ralun.info and all subpages
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language or consent choices — so you do not need to re-enter those preferences on your next visit.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information beyond what you choose to share. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect the functioning of some parts of this site.
Cookie Categories
Ralun uses three categories of cookies. The table below describes each category, the specific cookies in each, their purpose, and their duration. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies via the preference panel linked at the top of this page.
A — Strictly Necessary
Always ActiveThese cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and your cookie consent preference itself. They cannot be switched off.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ralun_session | Maintains your browser session while navigating the site. | Session |
| ralun_consent | Records your cookie consent preference so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
B — Analytics
Requires ConsentThese cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use the site — which pages are visited most frequently, how long sessions last, and from which general geographic region visitors arrive. No personally identifiable data is collected. This data helps the editorial desk understand which content areas serve readers best.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _rl_anon | Assigns an anonymous visitor identifier for session counting. IP is anonymised before storage. | 24 months |
| _rl_session | Groups page views into a single session for duration calculations. | Session |
C — Third-Party Functional
Requires ConsentThese cookies originate from third-party services embedded on specific pages of the site. They are placed by those services independently and are governed by the respective third party's own privacy documentation.
| Service | Used On | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Contact page | Displays the embedded location map. May place cookies on interaction per Google's own policy. |
| Fontshare CDN | All pages | Delivers typeface assets. Standard server-log entries may be created on font-file requests. |
How to Manage Your Preferences
You have three options for managing cookie preferences on ralun.info:
Via the Ralun preference panel
Click the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button at the top of this page, or the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page, to open the consent banner and adjust your selection at any time.
Via your browser settings
All major browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Settings are typically found under Privacy or Security in the browser menu. Blocking all cookies may prevent some site features from working correctly.
Via opt-out tools
For third-party services such as Google Maps, opt-out tools are provided by those services directly. Refer to the relevant third-party privacy documentation for instructions.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted analytics or third-party functional cookies and now wish to withdraw that consent, you may do so at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer or by using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button above. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any data collection that took place before withdrawal.
Following withdrawal, the relevant non-essential cookies will no longer be set on new page loads. Previously placed cookies may remain in your browser until their individual expiry dates unless you delete them manually via your browser settings.
Policy Updates
Ralun reviews this Cookie Policy annually and when any change is made to the cookies in use on the site. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent review. Material changes — such as the introduction of a new cookie category — will be highlighted in the cookie preference banner on your next visit.
For questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected]. Further information about our data handling practices is available in our Privacy Policy.