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 correctly, operate more efficiently, and to provide information to the operators of the site.

This Cookie Policy explains the specific cookies used on talmon.info, what they do, and the controls available to you. It should be read alongside the Talmon Privacy Policy, which sets out the broader framework for how personal data is handled.

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, as enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Where cookies process personal data, we rely on either your consent or our legitimate interests, as described below.

2. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not collect personally identifying information and cannot be switched off in our system. They are typically set only in response to actions you take — such as setting your cookie preferences or submitting a form.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration

talmon_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown on every page visit. 12 months

PHPSESSID Standard PHP session identifier used to maintain a coherent browsing session across pages. Session

csrf_token Security token used to validate form submissions and protect against cross-site request forgery. Session

These cookies do not require your consent under PECR because they are essential to the service you have requested.

3. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with the website — which pages are visited most often, how long visitors remain on each page, and where visitors arrive from. All data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration

_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 2 years

_ga_* Google Analytics 4 — stores and counts page views and session data for aggregate reporting. 2 years

_gid Google Analytics — distinguishes users on a short-term basis for session-level data grouping. 24 hours

Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you accept them via the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the site footer.

4. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by third-party providers whose services are embedded in our pages — for example, embedded maps. If you do not permit these cookies, some functionality may not operate as intended.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration

NID Google Maps — used to personalise map display preferences and remember settings for returning visitors. 6 months

CONSENT Google — records your consent state for Google services accessed through embedded iframes on this site. 2 years

5. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

When you first visit talmon.info, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only analytical and functional cookies (partial), or accept only strictly necessary cookies (functional only). Your selection is stored in the talmon_consent cookie for 12 months.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the site footer. The consent banner will reappear and you may update your preferences.

In addition to the banner controls, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function as intended.

Browser-level instructions for cookie management are available at the support pages of the major browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Information is also available through the ICO's guidance at ico.org.uk.

6. Questions & Updates

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to raise a concern about how cookies are used on this website, please contact the Talmon archive desk at [email protected] or in writing to 29 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NN, United Kingdom.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on 1 January 2026. It may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, regulatory, or compliance reasons. Any updates will be reflected by a revised effective date at the top of this page.