1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember preferences, and understand how pages are navigated.
This policy explains which cookies gonvik.info uses, why they are used, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
2. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store personally identifiable information. They include cookies that record your cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner does not reappear on every page.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gonvik_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard server session identifier | Session |
Functional Cookies
OptionalFunctional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred display settings. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites. They are activated only with your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gonvik_prefs | Stores interface display preferences | 6 months |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalAnalytics cookies collect information about how visitors use this website — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they navigate from. This information is used in aggregate to improve the site. Individual visitors are not identified. These cookies are activated only with your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session state | 2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some content or functionality on this website is provided by third-party services. These services may set their own cookies. Gonvik does not control third-party cookies and recommends reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies.
- Google Maps — used on the contact page to display the Gonvik location. Google may set cookies when the map is loaded. Refer to Google's privacy policy for details.
- Google Fonts — loads typefaces from Google servers. A connection to Google's servers is made when the page loads. Google's standard privacy policy applies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit gonvik.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only functional cookies, or limit cookies to those strictly necessary for the site to operate.
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site.
To update your cookie preferences now, click the button below:
Open Cookie Settings5. Browser-Level Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies stored on your device through their settings menus. Disabling all cookies through your browser may affect the functionality of some websites, including this one.
Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
6. Changes to This Policy
Gonvik may update this Cookie Policy when cookies in use change or when regulatory guidance is updated. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the consent banner on the next visit.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to [email protected] or by post to Gonvik, 112 Portobello Road, London W11 2QB, United Kingdom.