Cookie Policy
Kolva Compendium · Last updated: 14 January 2026 · London, United Kingdom
Kolva Compendium is an independent editorial publication covering daily habits, sustainable routines, and coaching perspectives on gradual weight management. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Kolva Compendium uses them on this website, the categories of cookies we may use, and your choices regarding cookies. Please read this policy carefully before using this website.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function, to function more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website operator (in this case, Kolva Compendium) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided through or on the website — such as analytics, interactive content, and social sharing features.
The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognise your computer when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Kolva Compendium uses first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for this website to operate. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the reading experience on our publication.
We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content, to remember your preferences, and to improve the overall performance of this website. No cookies on this site are used to collect personally identifiable information beyond what is needed for basic site functionality and analytics.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table outlines the categories of cookies used on this website and their purpose:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Performance & Analytics | These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use this website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This information is used to improve how the website works. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional | These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested. | Up to 1 year |
| Targeting / Preference | These cookies record your visit to this website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website content more relevant to your interests. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent. | Up to 1 year |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
The cookies used on this website do not directly identify you as an individual. Performance and analytics cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form — they record patterns of behaviour across visitors rather than tracking any individual person.
If you have provided personal information through our contact form, that information is handled separately under our Privacy Policy and is not connected to your cookie data.
Strictly necessary cookies are required for this website to operate. If these are disabled via your browser, some parts of the site may not function as intended.
Disabling performance, functional, or targeting cookies will not prevent you from reading our editorial content. It will, however, mean that we are unable to personalise or improve your experience based on your previous visits.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this website. You may also configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. The process differs between browsers — consult your browser's help documentation for guidance.
Please note that changing cookie settings after your initial visit may affect the functionality of certain features on this site.
Yes. Kolva Compendium uses a small number of third-party services — including analytics providers — that may set their own cookies on your device. These third parties are bound by their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review independently.
We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for commercial purposes unrelated to the operation of this publication.
This Cookie Policy is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable regulations, or updates to our editorial publishing processes. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made.
Continued use of this website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to check this page from time to time.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
The following browser-specific guides explain how to manage cookie settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Your Choices and Opt-Out Options
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only selected categories, or accept strictly necessary cookies only. You can revisit and change your preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
If you choose to decline non-essential cookies, your preference will be stored and respected for your future visits. Please note that some features of this website may function differently or with limited capability if certain cookie categories are declined.
For residents of the United Kingdom, the use of cookies on this website is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
7. Contact Us About This Policy
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about our use of cookies on this website, please contact us:
Kolva Compendium
71 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TQ, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7382 6159
Kolva Compendium · Cookie Policy · Effective 14 January 2026