Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026. Applies to karone.info.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They are used to remember information about your visit, to enable certain website functions, and in some cases to collect anonymised usage data. Cookies do not contain executable code and do not access other files on your device.
Karone uses cookies to support site functionality and to collect anonymised aggregate analytics. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, personal profiling, or cross-site tracking.
2. Cookie Categories
Cookies set on karone.info fall into three categories. You can accept all, accept partial categories, or accept functional cookies only, using the Cookie Settings control in the footer or the banner that appears on your first visit.
Functional Cookies
Always activeFunctional cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They store preferences such as your cookie consent choice. Without these cookies, features like the cookie consent banner cannot function.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| karone_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| karone_session | Maintains session state across page navigation | Session (deleted on browser close) |
Analytics Cookies
Optional — accepted under "Partial" or "Accept All"Analytics cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site: which pages are visited, how long is spent on each page, and which navigation paths are most common. This data is used to improve site structure and content navigation. Individual visitors are not identified.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Anonymised visitor distinction (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Session-level visitor tracking (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Request rate throttle (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services — accepted under "Accept All"Third-party cookies may be set by embedded services such as Google Maps on the contact page or Google Fonts. Karone does not control these cookies. They are governed by the respective third-party privacy frameworks. Karone does not share identifiable data with these services beyond what is inherent in the browser request.
Accepting only "Functional" cookies will not prevent Google Maps from loading, but it will limit analytics data collection. You can block third-party cookies in your browser settings independently of your consent choice on this site.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
Cookie Settings (Footer)
Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page to reopen the consent banner and change your selection. Your new preference overwrites the previous one immediately.
Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies in the privacy or security settings section. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some site features. Deleting the karone_consent cookie will cause the consent banner to appear again on your next visit.
Opt-Out Links
To opt out of Google Analytics data collection specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This operates at browser level and is independent of the karone.info consent choice.
4. Consent and Withdrawal
On your first visit to karone.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may select from three options:
Enables functional, analytics, and third-party cookies.
Enables functional and analytics cookies only. Third-party cookies are not actively set.
Enables only cookies strictly required for site functioning. No analytics data is collected.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the Cookie Settings link. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any data processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.
5. Policy Updates
This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in the cookies used on karone.info or in response to changes in applicable law. Updates are published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised cookie policy.
6. Contact
For questions about cookies on karone.info, contact the editorial team: