This page explains what cookies are, which ones Talun uses, why they are used, and how you can control them. Last reviewed: January 2026.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to recognise your browser on return visits and store a limited amount of preference or session data. Cookies are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to site operators.
Cookies can be classified by their origin (first-party or third-party), by their lifespan (session cookies that expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies that remain for a defined period), and by their purpose (strictly necessary, functional, or analytical).
This site uses only the categories described below. We do not use cookies for advertising targeting, behavioural profiling, or cross-site tracking.
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They include session management, security tokens, and consent preference storage. Without them, core features of the site cannot operate. No consent is required to set these cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tlnconsent | Stores the visitor's cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| tlnsession | Maintains a secure session for form submissions | Session |
Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as remembering your reading preferences, scroll position between visits, and display language. Declining these cookies will not prevent you from using the site but may result in a less consistent experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tlnpref | Stores reading display preferences | 6 months |
Analytical cookies help us understand how readers engage with editorial content. The data collected is anonymised — it does not identify individuals and is not shared with advertising networks. We use this information solely to improve content relevance and site structure.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Anonymised page view and session tracking | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Analytics session state identifier | 13 months |
You can manage your consent preferences at any time using the cookie settings panel accessible via the link in our site footer. Choosing "Functional Only" will restrict cookies to Category A only. Choosing "Accept Partial" will enable Category A and B. Choosing "Accept All" will enable all three categories.
In addition to our on-site controls, most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies via their settings. The method varies by browser:
Blocking all cookies via your browser may affect the functionality of many websites, including Talun. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be blocked without impacting core site functioning.
You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer. Withdrawing consent will clear any previously set analytical and functional cookies associated with your browser session on this site.
If you have questions about this cookie policy, how we handle data, or wish to make a data-related request, please contact our editorial desk: