Rafon
Legal Document — Rev. 2026-01

Cookie Policy.

This document explains what cookies are, how Rafon uses them on rafon.info, and how readers can manage their cookie preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on a reader's device by their web browser when they visit a website.

Last updated: January 2026 · Effective: January 2026
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What Cookies Are.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that a website stores on a visitor's browser or the hard drive of their device, provided the visitor agrees. Cookies contain information that is transferred to the visitor's device hard drive. They allow a website to recognise a visitor's device, store preferences between visits, and in some cases track movement across pages and sessions.

Cookies set by the website operator — in this case Rafon — are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other parties whose content appears on the page (such as analytics or font providers) are called third-party cookies. Both types may be session cookies (deleted when a browser is closed) or persistent cookies (retained on a device for a defined period after a session ends).

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Cookie Categories on Rafon.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable basic navigation, allow the contact form to operate securely, and store the reader's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the consent banner on every page load. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to deliver its core purpose.

Name
Purpose
Duration
rafon_consent
Cookie preference storage
12 months
PHPSESSID
Session management
Session

Analytics Cookies

Consent Required

Analytics cookies allow Rafon to understand how readers interact with content — which entries are read most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and which referral sources drive the most engaged readership. This information informs editorial planning and content prioritisation. Analytics cookies are only placed after a reader provides full or partial consent via the cookie banner.

Name
Provider
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics
24 months
_ga_*
Google Analytics
24 months
_gid
Google Analytics
24 hours

Third-Party Resource Cookies

Loaded Always

The rafon.info website loads fonts, icons, and component libraries from external CDN providers including Google Fonts, jsDelivr, Cloudflare CDN, and unpkg. These services may set their own cookies or collect request data in accordance with their own policies. Rafon does not control these cookies and refers readers to the respective provider's documentation for full details.

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Managing Your Preferences.

When a reader first visits rafon.info, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. Three options are available: Accept All (enables strictly necessary plus analytics cookies), Partial (enables strictly necessary plus a reduced analytics set), and Functional Only (enables strictly necessary cookies only, no analytics).

A reader who has previously made a selection may update their preference at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on the site. Selecting a more restrictive preference will remove any non-essential cookies previously set on the device, subject to browser behaviour.

Readers may also manage cookies through their browser settings. Most modern browsers allow users to block new cookies, delete existing cookies, and configure per-site cookie rules. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair the contact form and other interactive elements of the site. Browser-level cookie management guides are available from the documentation of each browser provider.

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Updates to This Policy.

Rafon reviews this cookie policy whenever changes are made to the site's technical infrastructure, third-party service integrations, or applicable regulatory requirements. The revision date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Readers who visit rafon.info regularly are advised to check this page periodically.

When a material change is made to the categories of cookies used or the purposes for which they are set, the cookie consent banner will be re-displayed to all visitors regardless of their previous preference selection, allowing them to review and update their consent.

Questions about cookie handling may be directed to [email protected] with the subject line "Cookie Enquiry".

Update Cookie Preferences

To update your current cookie preference, use the button below. Your previous selection will be cleared and the consent banner will be re-displayed.

Open Cookie Settings