Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser across page loads and visits, retain certain preferences, and collect aggregate usage information.
This Cookie Policy explains the categories of cookies used on dorfelk.info, their purpose, how long they persist, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They are used to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences.
- Maintain the security of the Website during your session.
- Enable the Website to load correctly on your device.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dorfelk_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Server session identifier | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how readers navigate the Website in aggregate. These cookies help us identify which articles are most read and how readers move between pages. The information is used only to improve editorial quality; it is not used to identify individual readers.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (Google Analytics) | 24 months |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (24-hour window) | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you have made, such as your language preference or the state of optional UI elements. These cookies are set only after you select “Accept Selected” or “Accept All” in the cookie banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dorfelk_prefs | Stores display preferences across sessions | 6 months |
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services integrated into the Website may set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Fonts — font delivery service. May set technical cookies related to font file delivery. See Google's privacy policy.
- Google Maps — embedded on our contact page. May set cookies if you interact with the map. See Google's privacy policy.
- jsDelivr / cdnjs — CDN services used to deliver website assets. No persistent user-tracking cookies are known to be set by these services.
3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You may choose from three options:
- Accept All — enables all cookie categories including analytics and functional cookies.
- Accept Selected — enables only the categories you select.
- Essential Only — restricts cookies to strictly necessary cookies only.
You may update your preferences at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the footer of any page.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of the Website. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
4. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. All other cookies (analytics, functional, third-party) are placed only on the basis of your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we introduce new cookies or when the relevant legal requirements change. The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be brought to your attention through the cookie banner on your next visit.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies may be directed to: