Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide anonymised information to website owners. Cookies do not directly identify you as an individual; they typically contain a unique identifier, the site name, and some information about your visit.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This policy explains the cookies we use and how you can manage them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as setting your cookie preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may then not function correctly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sc_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for server-side functioning | Session |
2.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around the website. All information collected is anonymised and aggregated — it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this data to improve the editorial content and structure of the site. These cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users across sessions | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to provide enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences or enabling embedded content to function. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages (for example, embedded maps or fonts). Functional cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps — enables embedded map display | 6 months |
| 1P_JAR | Google — collects anonymised statistics and preferences | 1 month |
3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Soravena Compendium, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies to accept. Your preferences are stored for twelve months. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
In addition to our on-site controls, you can manage cookies directly through your browser settings. All major browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of this and other websites.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
For further information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, including Google Fonts, jsDelivr CDN, and unpkg.com (for JavaScript libraries). These third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern any data they collect independently. We encourage you to review those policies if you have concerns.
The Google Maps embed on our Contact page may set cookies from Google. These are only active when the map is loaded and you have consented to functional cookies. You can prevent the map from loading by declining functional cookies.
5. Opt-Out Options
Beyond browser-level controls, you may use the following opt-out mechanisms for specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent data collection across all sites using Google Analytics.
- Google Ads personalisation: Manage preferences at adssettings.google.com.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Soravena Compendium28 Pear Tree Court, London EC1R 0BX, United Kingdomm
London EC1N 7NP
United Kingdom
[email protected]
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below.