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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Slate Heron uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (slateherons.sbs). It describes what cookies we set, what they are used for, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers the broader picture of how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your language preference or whether you have already seen a notice — so that it functions correctly and consistently across visits.
Most web browsers accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being placed. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the way parts of this website work.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always active — no consent required
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take — such as recording your cookie preference — and do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sh_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (accepted or declined) | 12 months |
| sh_session | Maintains basic session continuity for form submissions | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Active only with your consent
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and navigate our website in aggregate. This helps us improve content and usability. Data collected is anonymised and aggregated; we have enabled IP anonymisation and have not enabled data sharing features. The data is retained in Google Analytics for 26 months.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users across sessions | 24 hours |
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can withdraw or adjust your cookie consent at any time using the toggle above. Your preference will be stored and applied on your next visit. Withdrawing consent for analytics cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that has already taken place.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. The links below open the relevant support page for the most common browsers:
Note that disabling cookies through your browser will affect all websites, not just ours.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics, which is operated by Google LLC. Google may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy commitments, including compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable. You can learn more and opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by visiting Google's opt-out page.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, publishers whose books feature in our reading programmes). Those sites operate under their own cookie policies, and we are not responsible for the cookies they may set.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we change the cookies we use or the purposes for which we use them. Any meaningful update will be reflected in the date at the top of this page. Where a change requires your renewed consent, you will be prompted via the cookie notice on our homepage.
Questions About Cookies
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
5 Jalan Telawi 3, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia