Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Reslona Dispatch is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Cookie Policy explains the limited use of cookies on this site and the controls available to readers.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They serve a range of functions: some are necessary for the site to operate correctly, others collect anonymous usage data to help the publisher understand how readers engage with content, and others support third-party integrations such as embedded maps or analytics platforms.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a reader. However, in certain configurations, data collected by cookies may be associated with other information held about you. Reslona Dispatch uses cookies in a minimal and purposeful manner, consistent with its editorial-only status.
This site does not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, behavioural profiling, or the sale of reader data. No cookie placed by this site is shared with commercial data brokers or advertising networks.
Categories of Cookies We Use
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or navigating between pages. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| rd_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection to avoid repeated prompts. | 12 months |
| rd_session | Maintains session state during your visit to ensure consistent page delivery. | Session |
These cookies collect anonymous information about how readers use the site — which articles are read most, how long readers spend on a page, and from which region visits originate. No personally identifying information is captured. The data is used solely to improve editorial output and site structure.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique readers (anonymised). | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state for aggregated reporting. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes readers across a single day. | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set if you select "Accept All" or "Accept Partial" in the cookie banner. Selecting "Functional Only" blocks all analytics cookies.
The contact page of this site embeds a Google Maps frame to display the editorial office location. Google may set its own cookies when this frame loads. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy policy and are outside Reslona Dispatch's direct control. They are set only when the map element is loaded.
| Source | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Renders the embedded location map on the Contact page. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Delivers the typefaces used across the site via Google's CDN. | Google Privacy Policy |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Reslona Dispatch, a cookie consent banner is presented at the foot of the screen. You may select one of three options:
- Accept All — enables strictly necessary, performance analytics, and third-party functional cookies.
- Accept Partial — enables strictly necessary and functional cookies; analytics cookies are suppressed.
- Functional Only — enables only the cookies required to display the site and store your consent preference. No analytics or third-party tracking is activated.
Your preference is stored for 12 months. You may revise your choice at any time by selecting "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page on this site.
Independent of this site's banner, you may also disable or delete cookies directly in your browser. The following links provide guidance for commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Disabling strictly necessary cookies via your browser may affect the functional delivery of certain site features, including the correct display of page layout and navigation elements.
Legal Basis and Your Rights
Reslona Dispatch operates this site from the United Kingdom and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Under these frameworks, non-essential cookies require your explicit consent before being placed. Consent is collected via the banner described in Section 3.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest, as they are required for the site to function as requested by the reader.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access the personal data associated with cookie identifiers held about you; request deletion of that data; withdraw consent at any time; and lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have not been respected.
To exercise any of the above rights, contact the editorial team at [email protected]. Requests will be acknowledged within five working days.
Changes to This Policy
Reslona Dispatch may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in editorial practice, legal requirements, or third-party integrations. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with an updated revision date.
Readers are encouraged to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site following any revision constitutes acknowledgement of the updated terms. For questions about cookie usage not addressed here, contact us at [email protected].
This policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern the relationship between Reslona Dispatch and its readers.
Contact
Questions, requests, and concerns relating to this Cookie Policy should be addressed to the editorial team: