Last updated: 14 February 2026. Effective from: 14 February 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains how Ruldano Compendium uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ruldano.info. It sets out what each category of cookie does, why it is used, how long it persists, and how you can manage or withdraw your preferences at any time.
Ruldano Compendium is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Our use of cookies is limited to what is necessary for site function and, where you have consented, for understanding how the site is used.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can be set by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded on that site.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. Where relevant, this policy uses the term "cookies" to refer to all such technologies collectively.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. The duration of each cookie deployed on this site is noted in the tables below.
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled via the consent banner because disabling them would prevent the site from operating correctly. No consent is required for their placement under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| rc_consent | Records the visitor's cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown on every page load | 12 months | First-party, persistent |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier; used to maintain state across page requests when the contact form is in use | Session | First-party, session |
Functional cookies allow the site to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They do not track browsing activity across other sites. These cookies are placed only where you have selected at least the "Functional Only" option in the consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| rc_ui_pref | Stores UI preferences such as font size or reduced-motion settings selected by the visitor | 6 months | First-party, persistent |
| rc_last_read | Records the most recently read article to support "continue reading" navigation suggestions | 30 days | First-party, persistent |
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use this site — which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and where traffic originates. The data is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify individual visitors. These cookies are placed only where you have selected "Accept All" or "Accept Partial" in the consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for a specific Google Analytics 4 property | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors; data expires after 24 hours | 24 hours |
This site embeds a Google Maps frame on the contact page. When you interact with or scroll over this embedded content, Google may place cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by Google's own Privacy Policy and are outside the scope of this Cookie Policy. The embed is loaded with loading="lazy" to defer it until needed, reducing unnecessary exposure.
Additionally, CSS and JavaScript libraries are loaded from CDN providers (jsDelivr, Cloudflare CDN, unpkg, Google Fonts). These providers may log request metadata but do not set persistent cookies on your device in the course of normal processing.
When you first visit ruldano.info, a consent banner appears at the bottom of the page with three options:
Strictly necessary, functional, and analytics cookies are all placed. This is the broadest consent tier.
Strictly necessary and functional cookies are placed. Analytics cookies are not placed. You can browse the site with full functionality while analytics are disabled.
Only strictly necessary cookies are placed. No functional enhancements or analytics are active. Core site functionality remains available.
You may review and change your cookie preferences at any time. Click the link below to reopen the consent banner:
Cookie SettingsIn addition to the consent banner on this site, you may control cookies at the browser level. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. The links below provide guidance for the most commonly used browsers:
Please note: blocking all cookies at the browser level may affect the functionality of this site, including the ability to submit the contact form and remember your consent preferences.
For analytics cookies placed by third-party providers, opt-out mechanisms are available directly from those providers. Disabling analytics via our consent banner achieves the same outcome on this site, but the links below may be useful if you wish to opt out across all sites where these services operate:
You may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection across all sites using Google Analytics.
The Your Online Choices tool allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple providers simultaneously.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable legislation, or changes in how we operate the site. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We recommend reviewing this page periodically, particularly if you have previously given or withheld consent.
Where a change is material — for example, the introduction of a new analytics provider — we will display a notification on the site and, where required, seek renewed consent via the banner.
Questions about this policy: [email protected]. Full data handling information: Privacy Policy.