Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet, or phone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly and to provide information to the owners of those websites about how their content is being read.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses or install software on your device. They store only small pieces of text, typically a unique identifier or a preference setting, which are read by the website on your next visit.

This website is operated by Dolrane Review, an independent editorial publication based in London. We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly and to understand how our editorial content is being read by our audience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

The cookies used on this website fall into three categories: strictly necessary cookies, functional cookies, and analytics cookies. These are described in detail below.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled through your cookie preferences, as they are essential to the operation of the site. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Strictly necessary cookies on this website include:

• Session cookie — Maintains the state of your browsing session on the site. Expires when you close your browser. No personal data is stored.
• Cookie consent preference — Records the cookie preference you select through the consent banner, so the banner is not shown on every page you visit. Expires after 12 months.

Strictly necessary cookies are active regardless of your consent selection and cannot be turned off. This is standard practice for all websites that are required to display a cookie consent notice.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party services whose functionality we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.

Functional cookies on this website include:

• Font rendering preference — Set by Google Fonts to ensure consistent typeface rendering across repeated visits. Expires after 1 year.
• Interface state — Remembers whether you have interacted with certain page elements, such as accordions or expandable sections. Session-scoped; expires when you close your browser.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and understand how readers navigate the site. This information is collected in aggregate and anonymised form and is used to improve the quality and editorial relevance of our content. No individual visitor is identified through analytics data.

Analytics cookies on this website include:

• Page view counter — Records which articles and pages are visited and how much time is spent on each. Data is aggregated and does not contain personally identifiable information. Expires after 13 months.
• Referral source — Records the source from which you arrived at this website (for example, a search engine or a social media link). Used to understand how readers discover editorial content. Expires after 6 months.

Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them through the cookie consent banner. If you select "Functional Only" or "Accept Selected" without enabling analytics, these cookies will not be set.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services that we use to deliver certain functionality. These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies, over which we have no control. We recommend reviewing the relevant policies of these providers if you have concerns about how they handle data.

Third-party services that may set cookies on this website include:

• Google Fonts — Used to load the typefaces displayed on this website. Google may set a cookie relating to font loading. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Google Maps — Used on the contact page to display the location of our editorial office. Google Maps may set cookies associated with map interaction. These cookies are only active when you interact with the map embed. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing cookies, or any cookies designed to track your activity across third-party websites for commercial purposes.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may select one of the following options:

• Accept All — Enables all cookies including analytics cookies.
• Accept Selected — Allows you to enable only the categories you choose.
• Functional Only — Enables only strictly necessary and functional cookies. Analytics cookies will not be set.

You can revisit your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Options typically include blocking all cookies, blocking third-party cookies only, or clearing existing cookies.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) provides guidance on cookie controls at ico.org.uk.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics services, you may also use the opt-out tools provided by the service operators. These tools allow you to prevent data collection without affecting your general browsing experience.

5. Cookie Duration Summary

The table below summarises the cookies used on this website, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device:

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential to the operation of the website.

For functional and analytics cookies, we rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent, provided through the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time by adjusting your preferences via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable legal requirements. The date shown at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We recommend checking this page periodically if you have questions about how cookies are used on this website.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we handle data more broadly, please contact:

Dolrane Review
47 Lamb's Conduit Street
W1D 5LN London
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7384 6291

For further information about your rights in relation to cookies and data, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or by post at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.