Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit — such as your language preference or consent choices — so that you do not need to re-enter it on your next visit.
Cookies are not executable programs. They cannot carry viruses or install software on your device. The information stored in a cookie is typically a small identifier, timestamp, or preference value, and it is accessible only to the website that set it.
Dreni Gazette is an independent editorial publication on yoga practice, daily stretching, flexibility training, and mindful movement. This Cookie Policy explains which cookies are used on dreni.info, why they are used, and how you can manage them.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active — No Consent RequiredThese cookies are required for the basic processing of the website. Without them, core functions such as page navigation, form submission security tokens, and your cookie consent record cannot operate. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly required.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dg_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| dg_session | Maintains basic session state during your visit | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier for form security | Session |
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredFunctional cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made — such as your preferred language or any display settings — in order to provide a more consistent reading experience. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites. They may be set by us or by third-party services whose components appear on this site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dg_pref_layout | Remembers any article display preference you have set | 6 months |
| dg_nav_state | Remembers the state of navigation menus | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredAnalytics cookies allow us to understand how readers navigate and engage with Dreni Gazette. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual readers. We use this information to improve the organisation of articles, identify which topics attract the most sustained attention, and refine the editorial calendar.
Analytics cookies are placed only if you have accepted them via the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the Cookie Settings link in the site footer.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique readers (anonymised) | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes readers within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Third-Party and Embedded Content Cookies
Consent RequiredCertain pages on dreni.info include embedded content from third parties, such as the Google Maps frame on the contact page. When you interact with this embedded content, the third-party provider may place cookies on your device according to their own policies. These cookies are governed by those providers and are outside the direct control of Dreni Gazette.
| Provider | Content Type | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Interactive location map on Contact page | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Typography loaded from fonts.gstatic.com | policies.google.com/privacy |
3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several ways to manage cookie preferences on this website and in your browser.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit dreni.info, a consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You may accept all cookies, accept partial categories, or restrict to functional-only cookies. Your selection is stored in the dg_consent cookie for twelve months.
Cookie Settings Link
At any time, you may reopen the consent banner and amend your preferences by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page on this site.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The effect of doing so may vary: strictly necessary cookies, if removed, will cause some functions of the site (such as form security tokens) to stop working correctly.
- ■ 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
Opt-Out from Google Analytics
If you have accepted analytics cookies and wish to prevent your aggregated data from being included in future analytics reports, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for major browsers at no charge.
4. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” signal to websites. There is currently no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to this signal. Dreni Gazette does not alter its data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals at this time. You are encouraged to use the consent banner and browser-level controls described in Section 3 to manage your preferences explicitly.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
The use of cookies on dreni.info is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) as amended, and by UK GDPR where personal data is processed.
- ■ Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interests, as they are required for the website to function. No consent is required for these under PECR.
- ■ Functional and analytics cookies are placed only with your explicit consent, recorded via the consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
6. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be revised to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes to third-party services, or changes in applicable law. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Material changes will be indicated by a revised date and, where appropriate, a new consent prompt.
For a complete understanding of how personal data is handled, including data collected through cookies, please also read our Privacy Policy.
7. Contact
Questions about how cookies are used on this website should be directed to:
Dreni Gazette is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Articles published on Dreni Gazette are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.