1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve efficiency, and provide information to the operators of the site.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Ardolan Dispatch uses on ardolan.info, why they are used, and how you can manage your preferences. For broader information about how personal data is handled, see the Privacy Policy.

When you first visit ardolan.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept a partial selection, or accept functional cookies only. Your preference is recorded and respected on subsequent visits. You may revise your preference at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that record your cookie consent choice, maintain the functionality of the mobile navigation menu, and preserve session continuity for the contact form.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
ardolan_cookie_consent	Records your cookie preference selection	12 months
ardolan_session	Maintains page session continuity	Session

Analytics Cookies

Consent Required

These cookies allow the publication to understand how readers navigate the site, which articles attract the most attention, and how traffic arrives at the site. The data collected is aggregate and does not identify individual readers. Analytics cookies are only set where you have given consent.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique visitors (aggregate)	2 years
_ga_*	Maintains session state for analytics	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users across pages (24h window)	24 hours

Functional Cookies

Consent Required

Functional cookies enable enhanced capabilities on the site, such as remembering display preferences or enabling interactive elements used in article pages. These are set by third-party libraries loaded on the site and do not collect personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
swiper_*	Remembers carousel position state	Session
fancybox_*	Enables image viewer functionality	Session

3. Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies on ardolan.info are set by third-party services whose scripts are loaded on the site. These include:

Google Fonts

Loaded for typeface delivery. Google may set functional cookies as part of the font loading process. No personal data is transmitted in connection with font requests.

Google Maps

Embedded on the contact page to show the editorial office location. Google Maps may set cookies to track usage of the embedded map. These are subject to Google's own cookie and privacy policies.

CDN Libraries

JavaScript and CSS libraries are loaded from jsDelivr, unpkg, and Cloudflare CDN. These services may log standard server access data. No cookies are set by the CDN services themselves in connection with this site.

Ardolan Dispatch does not load advertising network scripts, social media tracking pixels, or retargeting cookies. No third-party advertising data is collected in connection with visits to this site.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may manage your cookie preferences in three ways:

Via the Cookie Settings Link

The Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page reopens the consent banner, allowing you to revise your preference at any time. Clicking "Functional Only" restricts all non-essential cookies while maintaining site functionality.

Via Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser's settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or to notify you when a cookie is set. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Via Direct Request

You may contact [email protected] to request that cookie data associated with your visit be deleted, where technically feasible given the nature of anonymous aggregate data.

5. Opt-Out Resources

For browsers that support it, you may also use the following opt-out resources:

Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org

6. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used on the site or in applicable legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Questions about this policy may be directed to [email protected]. For related information, see the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.