Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and to remember certain information about your interactions with the site.
Cookies are widely used to make websites function correctly, to collect statistical information about visitor behaviour, and to remember user preferences. Some cookies are set by the website you are visiting; others are set by third-party services embedded in the page.
This policy explains which cookies Arden Quarterly uses, what each one does, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. For more information on how we handle personal data in general, please read our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies We Use
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
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| aq_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit. | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier. Maintains session state for form submissions. | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the publication. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited and will not be able to monitor site performance.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics. Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4. Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics. Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on site usage. | 24 hours |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers embedded in our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some features of the website may function less well.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| aq_pref | Stores display preferences (e.g. text size) to improve the reading experience on return visits. | 6 months |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Arden Quarterly, a cookie consent notice is displayed. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only selected categories, or accept functional cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by selecting “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page.
To review or withdraw your cookie consent, use the link below. A new consent notice will appear allowing you to update your selections.
Browser-Level Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. The exact procedure varies by browser. Information is available at the following links:
Note that disabling cookies at the browser level may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on the Arden Quarterly website embed content or scripts from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies independently of our preferences. Below is a list of third parties whose cookies may be present on our pages:
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Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Used to collect anonymised statistics on readership. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
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Google Maps (Google LLC)
An embedded map is present on our contact page to show the location of the editorial office. Google Maps may set cookies when this map is displayed.
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Fontshare (Indian Type Foundry)
Fonts are loaded from api.fontshare.com. This service may set performance cookies related to font delivery.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for the policies of those providers. We encourage you to review their respective privacy notices.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Where possible, we will also display a notice on the website.
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact the editorial office: [email protected] — 47 Berwick Street, W1F 8QR, London, United Kingdom.