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Last updated: 12 January 2026
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elmont Dispatch uses cookies to support the functioning of elmont.info and to understand how readers engage with the publication's content. This policy explains which cookies are in use and how readers can manage them.
Essential cookies are required for the basic functioning of elmont.info. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure browsing, and the cookie consent banner itself. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies. They do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| elmont_consent | Stores cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| elmont_session | Maintains session state for page navigation | Session |
Analytics cookies help the editorial desk understand how readers interact with elmont.info — which articles attract the most engagement, how long readers stay on a given page, and which navigation paths are most common. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to individual reader identities.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users via anonymised ID | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 24 months |
Functional cookies enable enhanced features on elmont.info such as embedded maps and interactive page elements. These cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on certain pages. Disabling them may affect the functioning of those specific features.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Enables map display on the contact page | Session / persistent |
Readers can manage their cookie preferences for elmont.info in two ways:
The Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page on elmont.info reopens the consent banner. Readers may select "Essential Only" to decline optional cookies, "Accept Selected" to choose specific categories, or "Accept All" to accept all cookies.
Readers may also manage cookies directly via their browser settings. Most browsers allow readers to view, delete, and block cookies from individual websites. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of certain features on elmont.info, including the embedded map on the contact page. Essential cookies cannot be blocked via the Cookie Settings banner, but can be deleted via browser settings. Doing so will reset consent preferences to the default state.
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elmont Dispatch reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in the cookies used on elmont.info or in applicable legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about cookies or this Cookie Policy may be directed to the editorial desk: