This Cookie Policy explains how Talek Letters (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit talek.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies can be “session cookies”, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies”, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website you are visiting are called “third-party cookies”.
Talek Letters uses cookies for the following purposes:
We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural targeting, or profiling purposes. Talek Letters is an independent editorial publication with no advertising or commercial affiliate relationships.
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core site functions and security. Include session management and CSRF protection. | Session or up to 1 year | Yes |
| Preferences | Store your cookie consent choices and interface preferences to avoid repeated prompts. | 12 months | No |
| Analytics | Aggregate, anonymised data on page visits, referral sources, and navigation paths. Used solely to improve editorial content. | Up to 2 years | No |
In some cases, we embed content or use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Talek Letters does not embed social media plugins, advertising networks, or affiliate tracking scripts. We have no commercial relationships that would introduce third-party marketing or targeting cookies.
When you first visit talek.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page on this website. Your choice will be stored for 12 months, after which you may be asked again.
Where we rely on your consent to use cookies, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use prior to withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the website.
In addition to the controls we provide on this website, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please be aware that deleting or blocking cookies may affect your experience on this and other websites. Instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
Your continued use of talek.info after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. Where the law requires it, we will seek your fresh consent before applying new or changed cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent body set up to uphold information rights. The ICO can be contacted at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.