Cookie Policy
Cookies help Fashionlovaa measure readership, remember your preferences and keep the journal free through relevant advertising. This policy lists every category of cookie and your choices.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the site you visit are “first-party”; those set by other parties are “third-party”.
2. Types of cookies we use
We group cookies into four categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for core functions such as remembering your cookie consent and maintaining security. They cannot be turned off.
- Preference — remember choices such as dark/light mode or category filters. They are optional.
- Analytics — help us understand how articles perform so we can improve them. Anonymised or aggregated by default.
- Advertising — allow partners to show relevant ads and measure campaign performance.
3. Specific cookies
The table below summarises the cookies you may encounter.
| Cookie | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| flovaa_consent | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preferences. | 12 months |
| _ga / _gid | Analytics | Distinguish visitors and count sessions. | 24 months / 24 hours |
| ads preferences | Advertising | Personalise ad delivery and frequency. | 13 months |
| session | Strictly necessary | Keep you signed in during a visit. | Session |
Exact names and durations may vary as our analytics and ad partners update their tools.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by partners such as an analytics provider and an advertising network. These parties may use cookies to build audience segments and measure ad performance across sites. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Managing cookies
Most browsers let you accept, block or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect features such as saved preferences and ad relevance, but the articles remain fully readable. Useful links:
6. Consent and withdrawal
Where required by law (for example under the ePrivacy Directive in the EU/UK), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or using the consent tool linked in our site footer.
7. Updates to this policy
We will review this Cookie Policy when we add or change tools. The “last updated” date will reflect any change, and continued use of the Service means you accept the revised policy.
Questions about this cookie policy? Email hello@fashionlovaa.com.