Last updated: 12 March 2026
This policy explains how atisok.info uses cookies and similar technologies. It describes what each category of cookie does, the basis on which we use it, and how you can manage your preferences.
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies serve different purposes: some are necessary for the site to function, others help us understand how content is used, and others remember your preferences between visits.
These cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They handle basic operations such as page navigation, form submission security, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without them, the site cannot work as intended. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be switched off from this banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| aq_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session continuity across pages | Session |
Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and understand how readers navigate the site. The data is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve the structure and content of the publication. These cookies are only set if you accept them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 24 months |
| _gid | Distinguishes users across sessions | 24 hours |
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. For example, they may recall your preferred reading mode or the order in which you browsed sections. These cookies do not track your activity on other sites and are set only where you have given your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| aq_prefs | Stores display preferences between visits | 6 months |
The contact page on atisok.info embeds a Google Maps frame to show our office location. Google may set cookies through this embed. We do not control the cookies Google places via the Maps service. To understand how Google handles data, refer to Google's own privacy documentation. These embeds are loaded only after you have accepted the relevant cookie categories.
When you first visit the site, a banner at the bottom of the screen invites you to select your cookie preferences. You may accept all categories, accept a partial selection, or accept only strictly necessary cookies. You can revisit this choice at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
All major browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies independently of any on-site preference tool. The method varies by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
For analytics cookies operated via Google Analytics, you may use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents data from being sent to Google Analytics regardless of your on-site preference.
Strictly necessary cookies are set under our legitimate interests in operating a functioning website. All other cookie categories are set only where you have provided explicit consent via the on-site banner, in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
This cookie policy is reviewed periodically. The date shown at the top of the page records when it was last updated. Continued use of the site following a material change to this policy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If we introduce a new category of cookie that requires consent, we will present a fresh consent prompt before setting those cookies.
For broader questions about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For enquiries, contact [email protected].