Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.
This Cookie Policy explains how Granelis Journal (granelis.info) uses cookies and similar technologies, what choices you have, and how to exercise them. For broader information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Functional Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without breaking core site features. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gr_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| gr_session | Maintains session state during your visit | Session |
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are read most, where readers come from, and how they navigate between pages. This data is used in aggregated form to improve editorial planning and site structure. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — identifies a session | 24 hours |
Marketing & Preference Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services embedded in the site, such as embedded video players, social sharing widgets, or content recommendation services. They allow those parties to build a profile of your interests. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Font delivery; may log request metadata | 1 year |
| Google Maps | Interactive map embed on contact page | Session / persistent |
3. How to Manage Your Preferences
When you first visit granelis.info, a consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only partially, or accept functional cookies only. Your preference is stored for 12 months.
You may change your preference at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the site. For guidance, visit the support page for your browser:
4. Third-Party Services
Some third-party services embedded on this site may set their own cookies independently of our consent system. These services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Maps: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts: developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy
5. Withdrawing Consent
Where cookie processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. You may do this via the Cookie Settings link in the footer, or by clearing cookies in your browser and selecting a different preference when you next visit.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before withdrawal.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new services, change providers, or when applicable laws require us to do so. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to:
Granelis Journal
Rue Defacqz 81, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
[email protected]
+32 2 271 45 863