Last updated: 1 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rakon Letters (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website at rakon.info. It sets out what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, why they are used, and how you can manage your preferences.
Rakon Letters is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and use personal data.
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 function correctly, to improve performance, and to provide information to the website operator.
Cookies are not programmes and cannot carry viruses or install software on your device. They do not give us access to your device beyond the data contained within the cookie itself.
Similar technologies to cookies include web beacons (small transparent image files used to track visitor behaviour), pixel tags, and local storage objects. Where this policy refers to “cookies”, the term also encompasses these similar technologies where applicable.
We categorise the cookies used on this website into three groups, aligned with the consent framework presented in the cookie banner on this website.
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled and do not require your consent under applicable regulations. They include:
Cookie consent preference cookie. Name: rakon_cookie_consent. Purpose: stores your cookie consent preference (accepted all, accepted partial, accepted functional only, or no choice made) so the banner does not reappear on each page load. Duration: 12 months. Provider: rakon.info (first party).
Session cookie. Name: PHPSESSID. Purpose: maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. This is a standard server-side session cookie. Duration: session (deleted when you close your browser). Provider: rakon.info (first party).
These cookies collect information about how visitors use this website, such as which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter error messages. The data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. These cookies are set only if you consent to “Accept All” or “Partial” via the cookie banner.
Traffic analytics. Where an analytics service is in use, it may set cookies to count unique visits and sessions, track time spent on pages, and record referring sources. Any such service used by Rakon Letters processes data in accordance with UK GDPR. Data collected is anonymised at the point of collection and is not shared with advertising networks. Duration: up to 13 months depending on provider. Provider: third-party analytics service (details provided on request via [email protected]).
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on this website. If you do not permit these cookies, some or all of these functions may not operate correctly.
Embedded map functionality. The contact page on this website embeds a map using Google Maps. When you load the contact page, Google may set cookies associated with their mapping service. These cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Duration: varies. Provider: Google LLC (third party).
Font delivery. This website loads typefaces from Google Fonts. Google Fonts requests may log data including your IP address and browser headers in connection with font serving. Duration: determined by Google. Provider: Google LLC (third party). Note: no tracking cookie is set solely for font delivery; this is a network request only.
On your first visit to this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. This banner presents three choices:
Accept All. You consent to strictly necessary cookies, analytics and performance cookies, and functional cookies.
Partial. You consent to strictly necessary cookies and analytics cookies, but not to third-party functional cookies such as the embedded map.
Functional Only. You consent only to strictly necessary cookies. Analytics and third-party functional cookies are not set.
Your preference is stored for twelve months. After twelve months, or if you clear your browser cookies, the banner will reappear and you will be invited to set your preference again.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page on this website. This will reopen the consent banner and allow you to select a new preference.
In addition to using our consent interface, you can manage cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies currently stored on your device. Delete individual cookies or all cookies for a specific site. Block cookies from specific websites. Block all third-party cookies. Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is about to be placed.
Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Useful opt-out tools for analytics and advertising cookies are also available from industry bodies. The Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool is available at optout.networkadvertising.org. The Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool is available at youronlinechoices.com.
Some cookies on this website are set by third parties whose services are embedded in or linked from our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. Where we are aware that a third party sets cookies, we have noted this in the category descriptions above.
Third parties identified in this policy: Google LLC (maps and font delivery). For questions about how Google processes data through its cookies, please consult Google's Privacy Policy.
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is currently no universally agreed standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. This website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to a DNT signal. You can manage your tracking preferences using the consent mechanism described in Section 3 of this policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our editorial operations. Where material changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If changes affect cookies for which consent is required, the consent banner will reappear to allow you to review and confirm your preferences.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how Rakon Letters uses cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or by post at 34 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4PL, London, United Kingdom.
For complaints about our use of cookies, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
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