Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Elarok Journal is an independent editorial publication exploring everyday supplementation habits, nutritional awareness, and active lifestyle choices for men. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to improve the browsing experience, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information in most cases, and in no case do the cookies used by Elarok Journal access other files on your device.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. Where we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we mean all such technologies unless specifically stated otherwise.
2. How We Use Cookies
Elarok Journal uses cookies for the following purposes:
- ▪ To ensure the technical functioning of the website, including remembering your cookie consent preference
- ▪ To understand how visitors navigate and use the site in aggregate, allowing us to improve the editorial experience
- ▪ To deliver external fonts and media from third-party content delivery networks
We do not use cookies for profiling, behavioural advertising, or re-targeting purposes. We do not sell cookie data to any third party.
3. Cookie Categories
The cookies used on this site are organised into three categories. You may accept all, accept selected categories, or limit cookies to the essential category only.
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveEssential cookies are required for the basic functioning of the website. They cannot be disabled. These cookies do not collect any personal data beyond what is strictly necessary for the website to operate.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| elarok_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalAnalytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website in aggregate. The data collected is anonymised and used solely to improve the editorial experience. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Aggregate visitor count and page views | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Session data for aggregate analysis | 24 months |
Functional Cookies
OptionalFunctional cookies enable enhanced features such as remembered preferences, embedded maps, and third-party font delivery. These cookies may be set by third-party providers whose services appear on the site.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Delivers editorial typefaces used on the site | Session |
| Google Maps | Location map on the Contact page | 6 months |
| jsDelivr CDN | Delivers JavaScript libraries for site functionality | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Elarok Journal website are set by third-party providers. These are providers of the following services used to deliver the website:
- ▪ Google Fonts — typeface delivery via fonts.googleapis.com. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
- ▪ Google Maps — embedded location map on the Contact page. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
- ▪ jsDelivr — CDN delivery of open-source JavaScript libraries. Governed by jsDelivr's privacy policy.
Elarok Journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. If you choose to limit cookies to essential only, some third-party functionality such as the Contact page map may not be available.
5. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit the Elarok Journal website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept selected categories, or accept essential cookies only. Your preference is stored for 12 months.
To revisit or update your cookie preferences at any time, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site.
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6. Browser Controls
In addition to the consent controls on this site, all modern browsers offer the ability to manage, block, or delete cookies directly. The method varies by browser; instructions are typically found in the browser's Help or Settings section.
Please note that restricting all cookies through your browser may affect the functioning of certain parts of the website, including the contact form, embedded maps, and the display of custom typefaces.
For further information about managing cookies in your browser, visit the support pages for your browser provider or refer to resources such as www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable legal requirements. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will provide notice on the website.
If you have given consent to a particular set of cookies and we subsequently add new cookie categories, we will ask for your consent again before setting any new optional cookies.
8. Contact
For questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, contact the Elarok Journal editorial team: