Cookie Policy
This policy explains how koltun.info uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, what categories of cookies are placed, and how visitors can review or adjust their preferences at any time.
Cookies and Similar Technologies Defined
Cookies are small text files placed on a visitor's device by a website during a browsing session. They are widely used to enable website functionality, remember user preferences, and gather anonymised usage information for performance analysis.
Similar technologies include local storage objects, session storage, and web beacons, which function comparably to cookies in that they store or retrieve small pieces of data from a visitor's device.
koltun.info uses cookies across four categories, described in detail in Section 02 below. Visitors may accept all, accept a partial selection, or accept only functional cookies using the banner displayed on first visit or the preference button at the top of this page.
Categories of Cookies Used on koltun.info
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are essential for the functioning of koltun.info. They enable core site functionality including navigation, form handling, and cookie preference storage. The site cannot operate correctly without them. These cookies do not collect personal data for advertising purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| koltun_consent | Stores visitor cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| koltun_session | Maintains session state during site navigation | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect anonymised usage data that helps the editorial team understand which content areas are most read, how visitors navigate between pages, and where technical issues may arise. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and no individual visitor is identifiable. These cookies are only placed following explicit acceptance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique site visitors (anonymised) | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views per session | 24 months |
| _gid | Records page view interactions per 24-hour period | 24 hours |
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies enable optimised delivery of site assets by remembering settings such as preferred content format, scroll depth, and interaction patterns that allow the site to load faster on subsequent visits. No personal data is extracted from these cookies for profiling purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| koltun_pref | Stores non-personal site preference settings | 6 months |
Third-Party Embedded Content
The contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe for location reference. Google may place its own cookies when this content is loaded. Koltun does not control the cookies set by Google through this embed. Visitors who wish to avoid these third-party cookies should decline the partial or full acceptance and use the address directly in their preferred map application.
How to Adjust or Withdraw Cookie Consent
Visitors may review or change their cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
- Preference button: The "Manage Cookie Preferences" button at the top of this page re-opens the consent panel where selections may be changed.
- Footer link: The "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer re-opens the consent panel on any page.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted via browser settings. Note that blocking functional cookies may impair basic site navigation.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Visitors wishing to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all sites may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Cookie Retention and Policy Review Schedule
Cookie consent preferences stored by Koltun expire after 12 months, at which point the consent panel is re-displayed on the visitor's next site visit. Individual cookies have the retention periods listed in the category tables in Section 02.
This cookie policy is reviewed annually or when there is a material change to the cookies in use. The most recent review date is displayed at the top of this page. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.
Questions About This Policy
Questions about this Cookie Policy or about how cookies are used on koltun.info should be directed to the Koltun editorial team: