Last updated: 12 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Karnoval Notebook uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. It describes the types of cookies in use, their purpose, the duration for which they are retained, and the controls available to you as a visitor.
Karnoval Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This policy is issued in accordance with our obligations under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They serve a range of functions: some are necessary for the site to operate correctly, while others collect information about how visitors use the site in aggregate, or remember preferences across sessions.
Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code. They are not inherently harmful. However, under UK law, certain categories of cookie require your informed consent before they are placed on your device. This policy sets out which cookies fall into which category on this website.
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without impairing the site's core behaviour. They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under PECR.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kn_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid repeated prompts | 12 months |
| kn_session | Maintains session integrity during a single visit | Session |
These cookies collect aggregate, anonymised data about how visitors interact with the website — which pages are visited most frequently, how long readers spend on each article, and the general geographic distribution of readership. This information is used solely to improve editorial content and site structure. No personal identifiers are collected or retained.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors using anonymised identifier | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state for aggregate measurement | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as display preferences or previously visited articles. They improve your reading experience but are not strictly necessary for the site to operate.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kn_prefs | Remembers display preferences (reading mode, font size if applicable) | 6 months |
| kn_viewed | Records recently viewed articles to support related content suggestions | 30 days |
This website embeds content from third-party services that may set their own cookies independently. These services include:
The contact page embeds a Google Maps iframe. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map embed. These are governed by Google's own cookie and privacy policies, available at policies.google.com.
Typography on this site is served via Google Fonts. Google may log requests to its font delivery infrastructure. No persistent cookies are typically set by Google Fonts, but IP addresses may be logged as part of standard network request processing.
Karnoval Notebook has no control over third-party cookies and cannot accept responsibility for the data handling practices of these services. We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy and cookie policies of these providers if you have specific concerns.
When you first visit Karnoval Notebook, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept a partial selection, or accept functional cookies only. Your selection is stored in the strictly necessary consent cookie (kn_consent) and will apply for twelve months.
You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site. This re-opens the cookie consent banner and allows you to revise your selection.
Click below to reopen the cookie consent banner and review your current preferences.
In addition to the controls on this site, most web browsers provide options to view, manage, and delete cookies stored on your device. Browser-level controls are available in your browser settings under Privacy, Security, or similar headings. Blocking all cookies via your browser may impair certain functions of this website.
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulatory requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. If material changes are made, the cookie consent banner will be re-presented on your next visit so that you may review your preferences in light of the updated policy.
Questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your data rights more broadly may be directed to:
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