This policy explains which cookies are placed by the ralek.info website, why they are used, and how you can control your preferences. Last reviewed: January 2026.
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They enable the site to recognise your browser on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and gather aggregate usage data. They do not execute code and cannot carry viruses.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, certain cookies require your informed consent before being set. This site provides a consent interface on your first visit through which you control which categories are active.
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions such as submitting the contact form or setting your cookie consent preferences. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ralek_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not displayed on every visit. | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your PHP session state across page requests. Set only when interacting with server-side forms. | Session |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation such as remembering your UI state between visits. Disabling them means certain site features may not operate as expected.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ralek_ui_prefs | Stores display preference settings such as catalogue view mode. | 6 months |
These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site — such as which pages are most visited and how long users engage with catalogue entries. No personally identifiable information is collected. The data is used solely to improve site content and structure.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated identifier. IP anonymisation is enabled. | 13 months |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics — stores and counts page view sessions. | 13 months |
You may update your consent preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the site footer. This will reopen the consent panel, allowing you to change your selections. Changes take effect immediately and your updated preferences are stored in the ralek_consent cookie.
You may also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect site functionality. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookie storage:
External services loaded by this site — including Google Fonts, jsDelivr CDN, and Google Analytics — may set their own cookies subject to their own terms. Ralek does not control these third-party cookies. Their inclusion is disclosed in this policy in accordance with UK PECR requirements.
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The date of last revision is displayed at the top of this page. Questions regarding cookie handling may be directed to [email protected].
Update your consent selections at any time without leaving this page.