Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026. This policy describes what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, why it uses them, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
A brief technical explanation
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function as intended, to remember user preferences, and to provide aggregate information to website operators about how their sites are being used.
Cookies do not directly identify you as an individual; they typically hold a small amount of data specific to you and the website in question. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose content, such as analytics scripts or external fonts, is embedded in that page (third-party cookies).
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), alongside UK GDPR, websites must obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies. This website uses a cookie consent banner to record and apply your preferences. You may update these preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
Types of cookies used on this site
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as navigation, page security, and the storage of your cookie consent preference. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as accessing a page — cannot be provided. They do not require your consent under applicable regulation.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| rafonel_consent | Records your cookie consent choice to prevent the banner re-appearing on subsequent visits | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier, used to maintain session state across page requests | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use this website — which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they arrived at the site. The data is used to improve the website's content and navigation. No personally identifying information is collected through analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state and records page-view data | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a 24-hour session window | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredFunctional cookies enable enhanced website features such as font loading from Google Fonts and interactive library components. Disabling these cookies may affect the visual presentation of the site but does not prevent access to content.
| Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Caches font files to improve page load performance. Google may log the request IP address. | 1 year |
| CDN Libraries | Caches JavaScript library files served from jsDelivr, unpkg, and Cloudflare CDNs | Session–1 year |
How to control cookies
Via the Rafonel cookie banner
When you first visit this site, a cookie consent banner is shown at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept partial categories, or accept functional-only cookies. Your preference is stored in the rafonel_consent cookie for 12 months. You may update your preference at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.
Via your browser settings
You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. Browser-level instructions are available at the following links:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Additionally, declining analytics cookies in the Rafonel cookie banner prevents analytics cookies from being set on this website.
Changes to this policy and how to contact us
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used, applicable regulation, or guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page. Where updates are material, we will display a revised consent banner on your next visit.
For any questions about this policy or how Rafonel uses cookies, please contact us:
Rafonel42 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD, United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7193 4862