Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Akarilo Review uses them on akarilo.info, and the choices you have regarding their use. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context for how we handle personal data.
Akarilo Review is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site about how visitors are using it.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses. They can only be read by the website that placed them (with the exception of third-party cookies, described below). They do not typically contain personally identifiable information unless you have specifically provided such information to the website.
Some cookies are placed directly by akarilo.info (first-party cookies). Others are placed by third-party services that run on the page (third-party cookies). Both types are described below.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session between pages | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our publication. They help us to understand which articles are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymised.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for aggregate analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ui_pref | Remembers user interface preferences | 6 months |
| reading_pos | Saves reading position within long-form articles | 30 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on akarilo.info load content or scripts from third-party services. These services may place their own cookies on your device. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but we have listed the third-party services active on this website below.
Google Fonts — Fonts served via fonts.googleapis.com may result in a connection to Google's servers. Google may collect technical data about this connection. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Maps — The contact page embeds a map served via maps.google.com. If you interact with or load this embed, Google may set cookies. Google's privacy policy applies.
Content Delivery Networks — JavaScript libraries used on this site are served via CDN providers including jsDelivr and Cloudflare. These providers may record access logs including IP addresses for security and performance purposes. They do not typically set persistent cookies.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit akarilo.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only partial cookies, or accept functional cookies only. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
You can revisit your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this website.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites you visit. The process varies by browser:
- —Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- —Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- —Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- —Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this website, including the ability to save your cookie preferences between visits.
5. Legal Basis
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and 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 for the website to function.
Where you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by clearing cookies in your browser.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when the cookies we use change or when our legal obligations require it. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Where changes are significant — for example, where we begin using a new category of cookies — we will display a notice on the website and, if appropriate, re-request your consent.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we handle data on this website, please contact us:
Akarilo Review35 Vine Hill, London EC1R 5DY, United Kingdom
London EC1V 3PD
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7341 8296
To update your cookie preferences now, click here: Cookie Settings.