EveningLedger.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions properly, understand how you interact with our content, and occasionally to support our funding model through advertising and affiliate links. This policy explains what cookies are, which categories we use, how you can control non-essential cookies, and how this policy relates to our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse our site after receiving our cookie consent notice, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us improve your experience or support our commercial operations.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core operation of EveningLedger.uk. They enable you to navigate the site, access secure areas, and use basic features such as our newsletter sign-up form or comment moderation tools. Without these cookies, parts of the site would not work correctly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies (including those from services such as Google Analytics and similar tools) to collect aggregated, anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time spent on the site, and click patterns. This information helps us understand which articles are most popular, improve our content, and ensure the site runs smoothly. These cookies are non-essential and are only set with your consent for UK and EU visitors.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies help us manage the display of advertisements on EveningLedger.uk. They track your browsing habits across our site (and sometimes across other sites) to serve ads that are more relevant to you, measure ad performance, and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. These cookies are non-essential and are subject to your consent. For more detail on our advertising relationships, see our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click on an affiliate link in one of our articles (for example, a link to a book, product or service), a temporary cookie may be placed on your device. This cookie allows the merchant to attribute the click to EveningLedger.uk, which may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. These cookies are non-essential and are only activated upon clicking an affiliate link. We always clearly disclose affiliate links in accordance with our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure policy.
Embedded Media Cookies
Our articles may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube, Spotify, Twitter/X, and other social media platforms. When you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may set its own cookies on your device for purposes like playing the video, remembering your preferences, or tracking your engagement. EveningLedger.uk does not control these cookies. We advise reviewing the cookie and privacy policies of those third parties. Embedded media cookies are only activated when you choose to play or interact with the embedded item.
Consent and Your Choices
For visitors based in the United Kingdom and the European Union, we request your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, and embedded media). When you first visit EveningLedger.uk, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies; however, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, consult your browser’s help documentation or visit websites such as aboutcookies.org.
Retention Periods
The retention period for each cookie varies depending on its purpose. Essential cookies are typically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or are kept for up to 12 months. Analytics cookies generally expire after 24 months. Advertising and affiliate tracking cookies are usually stored for a period of 30–90 days, though some may persist for longer. For specific retention details for each cookie, please refer to the list provided in your cookie preference centre.
Relation to Our Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy forms part of, and should be read alongside, our full Privacy Policy, which explains in greater detail how we collect, use and protect your personal data. Our Privacy Policy also covers information we may obtain through cookies, your rights regarding your data, and how to exercise them.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to request further details about the cookies we use, please contact our Data Protection contact by emailing privacy@eveningledger.uk. You may also write to us at our registered office: Ledger House Media Ltd, 86 Deansgate, 5th Floor, Manchester M3 2ER, United Kingdom. For general enquiries, visit our Contact page.