Cookie Policy
Orfeld Field Notes is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Orfeld Field Notes uses on orfeld.info, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
When you first visit this site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Your selections are saved and respected on all subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, handheld device, or smartphone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site's operators.
Cookies may be “session cookies”, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies”, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called “third-party cookies”. Both types may be used on this site, as described below.
Cookies We Use
The cookies used on orfeld.info fall into the following categories:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your experience of the site. No consent is required for these cookies under UK GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection from the consent banner | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier used for form security | Session |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the publication — which articles are read most, how long readers spend on each page, and how they navigate between sections. This data is collected in anonymised, aggregated form and is used solely to inform editorial decisions.
These cookies are only set with your consent. You may decline them at any time by selecting “Functional Only” in the cookie banner, or via Cookie Settings in the footer.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique site visitors using a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores and counts page views for reporting purposes | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users by session, resets every 24 hours | 24 hours |
Functional cookies allow the site to remember your preferences and provide an improved experience on repeat visits. For example, remembering your display preferences or previously viewed content.
These cookies are optional. The publication functions correctly without them, though some personalisation features may not be available if you decline.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on this site embed content or scripts from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies on your device. Orfeld Field Notes does not control these third-party cookies and recommends consulting the privacy policies of the relevant services for full information.
Third-party services present on this site include:
- — Google Maps — embedded on the Contact page to display our office location. Google Maps may set cookies and collect usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- — Google Analytics — used to collect anonymised visitor statistics. Only activated when analytics cookies are accepted. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- — Fontshare / Google Fonts — used to deliver typefaces for the publication. Font delivery services may log request metadata. No personally identifying information is retained by these services for this use case.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which optional cookies are set on your device. There are several ways to manage this:
- — Cookie Settings link: The footer of every page on this site contains a “Cookie Settings” link. Clicking it reopens the consent banner so you can review and update your selections at any time.
- — Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies via their settings menus. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
- — Opt-out tools: For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics on any website.
Withdrawing your consent for optional cookies does not affect any processing that took place before the withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the basic functioning of the site.
Updates to This Policy
Orfeld Field Notes may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies, changes in applicable law, or changes to third-party services we use. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last reviewed.
Material changes will be communicated to returning visitors via a notice on the cookie consent banner. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or by post at 57 Chadwell Street
Orfeld Field Notes is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. For full details of how personal data is collected and used, see our Privacy Policy.