Cookie Policy.
Last updated: 1 January 2026. This policy explains what cookies are, how Eroval Journal uses them, and how to manage your cookie preferences.
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, or to function more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website operator.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (retained on your device for a defined period). They may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating within that website ("third-party cookies").
2. Cookie Categories Used on This Website
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice and session-level cookies required for secure form submission. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
Analytics cookies collect aggregate information about how visitors use the website — which pages are viewed, how long visitors remain, and which articles are read most. This information helps the editorial team understand the readership and plan content. No individual user profile is created.
Functional cookies remember preferences that improve your experience on return visits — such as display preferences or previously read article state. They do not track your activity across other websites.
The contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe. When this iframe loads, Google may set cookies on your device according to its own cookie policy. These cookies are outside the direct control of Eroval Journal. The iframe is loaded with a standard referrer policy.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Eroval Journal, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept selected categories, or accept only strictly necessary (essential) cookies. Your choice is stored for 12 months.
To review or change your cookie preferences at any time, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this website.
4. Browser-Level Cookie Control
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The method for doing this varies by browser. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
Note that disabling all cookies through your browser may affect the functioning of this and other websites. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our consent banner, but can be blocked at browser level. Doing so may affect your ability to submit the contact form or navigate certain page features.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
| Category | Typical Retention |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session or up to 12 months (consent record) |
| Analytics | Up to 13 months |
| Functional | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party Embeds | Per third party's own policy |
6. Changes to This Policy
This cookie policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used on the website. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or this policy, contact the editorial office: