Cookie Policy.
Last revised: January 2026 — Revision 02
What Cookies Are.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences between visits, and to provide aggregate information to website operators about how visitors interact with the site.
Similar technologies — including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — function in comparable ways. This policy covers all such technologies when used on the Otaleven site at https://otaleven.info.
Cookies do not by themselves identify you personally. They record information about the browser, device, and session. Where a cookie is associated with a personal email address or account, this association occurs only because you have provided that information through a form or login process on the Site.
Cookie Categories.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure form submission, and the cookie consent preference record itself. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate correctly.
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically when you visit the Site. Consent is not required for this category and they cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| otaleven_consent | 12 months | Records cookie consent preference |
| PHPSESSID | Session | Server session management |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregate, anonymised data about how visitors use the Site — which pages are visited most, how long sessions last, and where visitors arrive from. This information is used to improve the Site. No individual visitor is identified by this data.
These cookies are set only if you select “Accept All” or “Accept Partial” in the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 24 months | Distinguishes unique users for analytics |
| _ga_* | 24 months | Persists session state |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make on the Site — for example, language preference or previously selected options — to provide a more consistent experience on return visits. They do not track your activity across other websites.
These cookies are set when you select “Accept All”, “Accept Partial”, or “Functional Only” in the cookie banner.
Managing Your Preferences.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may select from three options: Accept All (all cookie categories), Accept Partial (strictly necessary and functional only), or Functional Only (strictly necessary only). Your selection is recorded in a preference cookie for twelve months.
To revisit your preferences at any time, use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. Clicking this link reopens the banner so you can update your selection. Withdrawing consent does not affect data collected prior to withdrawal.
Browser-Level Controls
All major browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through the browser settings. Blocking all cookies may prevent some parts of the Site from functioning correctly, as strictly necessary cookies would also be affected. The following pages describe cookie controls for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies operated by third-party services, those services typically provide their own opt-out mechanisms. Google Analytics opt-out is available via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Opting out through a third-party tool does not alter your Otaleven cookie preference record; both methods operate independently.
Questions & Contact.
Questions about this Cookie Policy or the cookies used on the Site can be addressed to the Otaleven data team at [email protected] with the subject line “Cookie Enquiry”. This policy is subject to revision; the revision date above reflects the most recent update.