Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026 — Ref. SA-COOK-01
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to improve their performance, and to provide information to their owners about how the site is being used. This policy explains the cookies used on staven.info, their purpose, and how you can manage them.
2. How We Use Cookies
Staven Almanac uses cookies for three purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly (functional cookies), to understand how visitors read and navigate the editorial content (analytics cookies), and to remember your cookie consent preferences (preference cookies). We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site profiling.
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. Without them, services you have requested — such as navigating between pages and maintaining your cookie consent preference — cannot be provided. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sa_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| sa_session | Maintains session state during your visit | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregate information about how visitors use the site — which pages are read most frequently, how long visitors stay, and which articles attract the greatest engagement. The data is used to improve editorial navigation and content. These cookies do not identify you personally; the information they collect is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _sa_analytics | Tracks anonymised page view data and session duration | 13 months |
| _sa_ref | Records the referring source to understand audience origin | 30 days |
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You may decline analytics cookies without affecting your ability to read the publication.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. On this publication, they are used to remember navigation preferences and to maintain the state of interactive elements such as the FAQ accordion. They do not track your activity across other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sa_pref | Stores optional navigation and display preferences | 6 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some content and tools embedded on this site may set their own cookies. These third parties include analytics services operating under data processing agreements with the publication. We do not embed social media tracking scripts or advertising networks, and no third-party advertising cookies are set on staven.info.
The Google Maps embed on the Contact page is served from maps.google.com. Google may set its own cookies in connection with this embed. Their use is governed by Google's own Privacy Policy, which can be reviewed at policies.google.com.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit staven.info, a consent banner is displayed. You may select from three options:
- Accept All — accepts strictly necessary, analytics, and functional cookies.
- Accept Partial — accepts strictly necessary and functional cookies; declines analytics.
- Functional Only — accepts strictly necessary cookies only.
You may change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this site.
You may also manage cookies at the browser level. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through the settings or preferences menu. Note that blocking all cookies may impair certain site functions. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time, for example when new cookies are introduced or when the legal framework changes. The date at the top of this page will be updated to reflect any revisions. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy.
7. Contact
For any questions about this policy or about the use of cookies on staven.info, please contact [email protected] or write to 29 Chart Street
Staven Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.