Last updated: 1 January 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences and actions over time, and they help us understand how the site is being used so we can improve the reader experience.
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies Elgon Press uses, why we use them, and how you can manage or remove them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers broader data handling practices.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features such as page navigation and the cookie consent banner itself would not work. They do not collect information that can be used for marketing.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ep_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Server session identifier — required for form functioning | Session |
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with the website — which articles are read most, how long visitors spend on a page, and which navigation paths are most common. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session state persistence | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (short term) | 24 hours |
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your reading experience, such as preferred text size or your last-read article. They enable enhanced functionality that is not strictly necessary for the website to operate.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ep_reading_prefs | Stores reading preferences such as font size | 6 months |
When you first visit Elgon Press, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, select specific categories, or accept essential cookies only. Your preference is stored in the ep_cookie_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can revise your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on this site.
You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect the functioning of some features on this site. Guidance on cookie management is available for the following browsers:
Some pages on this website embed content or services from third parties, including Google Maps on our contact page. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content. We do not control those cookies and they are governed by the respective third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.
Google Analytics, where active, processes data in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have configured our Google Analytics account to anonymise IP addresses before data is stored.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revision date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
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