Cookie Policy
How Krenova uses cookies and local storage to provide a secure, functional, and privacy-respecting reading experience.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used by online services to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide aggregated analytics to site operators. In addition to HTTP cookies, we may use related browser technologies such as localStorage.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
We classify the cookies and local storage items used on krenova.info into the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Default Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for core website operation, page routing, and remembering your cookie consent choice. | Always Active |
| Measurement & Analytics | Collects anonymised readership metrics to help us understand which guides are most helpful without identifying individuals. | Opt-in (Requires Consent) |
| Preferences | Stores user-defined interface preferences to improve reading accessibility across visits. | Opt-in (Requires Consent) |
3. Concrete Cookie Inventory & Lifespans
The table below provides a detailed inventory of the primary cookies and local storage keys used across our platform:
| Name | Provider | Type / Category | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
krenova_cookie_consent |
krenova.info | Local Storage (Necessary) | Persistent (180 days) | Records your selected cookie consent levels (all, custom, essential_only). |
krenova_consent |
krenova.info | HTTP Cookie (Necessary) | 180 days | Enables server-side recognition of your consent level for secure delivery. |
PHPSESSID |
krenova.info | HTTP Cookie (Necessary) | Session (Closes with browser) | Standard PHP session identifier for form security and CSRF prevention. |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics | HTTP Cookie (Analytics) | Up to 13 months | Optional aggregate readership measurement (only loaded if consent is explicitly granted). |
4. Legal Basis Under UK PECR and UK GDPR
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Deployed on the basis of legitimate interest and necessity for providing the information society service requested by the user.
- Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics & Preferences): Deployed strictly on the basis of your affirmative, freely given consent. You may refuse or withdraw consent at any time.
5. How to Manage Your Consent
You have full control over your cookie settings on Krenova. You can adjust your preferences at any time using our built-in cookie settings manager:
Alternatively, you can manage and delete cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or browse in private mode.
6. Browser-Specific Instructions
To learn how to manage cookie controls within popular web browsers, please consult the respective documentation:
7. Questions & Contact
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact:
Krenova Health Ltd
14 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 1AA, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 0151 946 0808