Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gronthal Notebook (gronthal.info) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit the website. It explains what these technologies are, why they are used, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not execute programs or introduce software onto your device.

2. How Gronthal Notebook Uses Cookies

Gronthal Notebook uses cookies for three primary purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They include the cookie consent preference cookie, which records your choices regarding cookie use. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functioning of the site.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow the editorial team to understand how visitors interact with the website — which pages are read, how long readers engage with content, and which articles are most frequently accessed. This information is used to improve the quality and relevance of editorial content. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised. No individual reader is identified.

Analytics are processed via Google Analytics. Google's data processing practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as embedded maps and media. The Google Maps embed on the contact page uses cookies set by Google. These cookies are only active if you have accepted functional cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on this site include content from third-party providers including Google Maps and Google Fonts. These providers may set their own cookies. Gronthal Notebook does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for how these services handle your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Gronthal Notebook, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept selected categories, or accept only strictly necessary cookies.

You may update your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page on this site.

You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or block cookies from specific websites. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.

5. Cookie List

The following cookies may be set when you visit gronthal.info:

• gronthal_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 12 months. Category: Strictly Necessary.
• _ga, _gid — Google Analytics cookies for visitor counting and session tracking. Duration: up to 2 years. Category: Analytics.
• Google Maps cookies — Set when the embedded map on the contact page is loaded. Duration: variable. Category: Functional.

6. Changes to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, the revision date at the top of this page will be updated. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

7. Contact

If you have questions about how Gronthal Notebook uses cookies, contact us at [email protected].