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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026. This policy explains what cookies karoven.info sets, the purpose of each category, and how visitors can manage their preferences.

Karoven is an independent wellness resource focused on everyday nutrition and active lifestyle practices for men. The content is not affiliated with any governmental or institutional body. This Cookie Policy is provided to give visitors clear information about how data stored in their browser may be used.

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on a visitor's device by a web server. They enable the server to recognise the device on subsequent visits and to retain information about the visitor's preferences or prior activity on the site.

Cookies do not execute code, carry viruses, or access the file system of the device. They are limited to storing small amounts of text data that the website server placed there in the first instance.

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Cookie Categories Used on This Site

Strictly Necessary Always Active — cannot be disabled

These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core features such as navigation, form submission security tokens, and the storage of your cookie consent preference. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate correctly.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
karoven_consent Stores visitor cookie consent choice 12 months
karoven_session Maintains session state during a visit Session
Analytics Requires consent — disabled by default

Analytics cookies allow Karoven to understand how visitors navigate the site — which pages are most visited, how long visitors remain, and from which sources they arrive. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual visitors.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique site visitors 2 years
_ga_* Stores session state for analytics 2 years
_gid Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period 24 hours
Functional Requires consent — disabled by default

Functional cookies remember visitor preferences such as display settings and previously viewed content sections. Enabling these cookies improves the consistency of the browsing experience across multiple visits but is not required for site functionality.

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Third-Party Cookies

Karoven loads assets from external services that may set their own cookies independently. These include:

  • Google Fonts — Font delivery service. May set a browser cookie for performance optimisation. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
  • Google Maps — Used on the Contact page to display the office location. May set cookies related to map interaction. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
  • CDN Libraries (jsDelivr, unpkg, cdnjs) — Used to serve JavaScript libraries. These services may log access requests but do not typically set persistent cookies.

Karoven does not control the cookies set by these third-party services. Visitors are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies for full detail on data handling.

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On your first visit to karoven.info, a consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. This allows you to accept all cookies, accept partial categories, or restrict to strictly necessary (functional) cookies only.

You can revisit your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.

Cookies may also be managed or deleted directly through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser:

  • 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 → Cookies and site data
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Withdrawing Consent

Consent for non-essential cookies may be withdrawn at any time. To do so, click the Cookie Settings link in the site footer, or clear cookies for karoven.info from your browser settings directly.

Withdrawing consent for analytics and functional cookies will not affect the ability to browse the site or access its content. Strictly necessary cookies remain active regardless of preference.

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Updates to This Policy

Karoven may revise this Cookie Policy when new tracking technologies are introduced, when third-party services change, or when applicable regulations require adjustment. The revision date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.

Questions about this policy or cookie handling practices should be directed to [email protected].