Cookie Policy
Last revised: 12 February 2026
Karinela Dispatch is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to record user preferences, and to provide analytical information to the site operator about how the site is being used.
Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device for a defined period). They may be set directly by this site (first-party cookies) or by third-party services whose content is embedded in or referenced from this site (third-party cookies).
The UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), read alongside UK GDPR, require that we obtain your consent before placing any cookies on your device that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the site.
Cookie Categories Used on This Site
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for this website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set only in response to actions you take, such as setting cookie preferences, or to maintain basic navigation across pages.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| kd_cookie_consent | karinela.info | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | karinela.info | Session identifier for server-side state handling | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of this publication. All information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited and will not be able to monitor editorial performance.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; aggregates session data | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state across pages | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies a user session within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to the analytics endpoint | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredFunctional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation on this site, such as remembering display preferences and enabling embedded content. These cookies are set by us or by third-party providers whose content appears on these pages.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Stores user preferences for Google Maps embedded content | 6 months |
| kd_display_pref | karinela.info | Remembers reading mode and display settings | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies set directly by Karinela Dispatch, certain third-party services whose functionality is embedded in this site may set their own cookies. These include:
- — Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) — readership measurement and site performance analysis.
- — Google Maps (maps.google.com) — embedded location map on the contact page.
These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of their respective providers. Karinela Dispatch does not control the data handling practices of these services and accepts no responsibility for their data collection activities. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each service directly.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies this site places on your device. There are three ways to manage your preferences:
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Cookie Settings panel Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page to reopen the consent banner and update your selections at any time.
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Browser settings Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their privacy or settings menu. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of this site.
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Third-party opt-out tools For Google Analytics specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Consent and Withdrawal
When you first visit this site, a consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may accept all cookies, accept only partial categories, or accept functional cookies only. Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are required for the site to operate.
Your choice is recorded in the kd_cookie_consent cookie, which expires after 12 months. After 12 months, the consent banner will reappear and you will be asked to confirm your preferences again.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the page footer. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of handling that occurred before the withdrawal.
Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable regulatory requirements. The revision date at the top of this page will be updated whenever changes are made. Significant changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.
For questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].