Last updated: 15 March 2026 · Solen Quarterly, London
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones are set when you visit solen.info, and what choices you have regarding their use. Solen Quarterly is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or whether you have accepted the cookie notice. Cookies cannot access other data stored on your device, and they do not contain executable programs.
Cookies are widely used across the web to make sites function more efficiently, to provide usage information to site operators, and — in some cases — to deliver targeted advertising. The use of advertising cookies is outside the scope of this publication. Solen Quarterly does not serve paid advertising and does not use third-party advertising cookies.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function correctly as a result.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sq_cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preference so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
| sq_session | Maintains basic session state required for the contact form to submit correctly. | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session identifier used by the hosting server to manage page request continuity. | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our editorial content. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier to generate statistical data on how you use the site. Data is anonymised before storage. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state and distinguishes users for aggregated analytics reporting purposes. | 2 years |
| sq_pageview | Solen Quarterly | Records which articles have been viewed in the current session to avoid repeat counting in editorial readership reports. | Session |
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These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some features of the site may not function as intended, though the core editorial content will remain accessible.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sq_reading_pos | Solen Quarterly | Stores reading position for long-form articles so the page returns to where you left off if you navigate away and return. | 7 days |
| NID | Google Maps | Set by the Google Maps embed on the contact page. Used by Google to remember your preferences when using their map interface. | 6 months |
The most straightforward way to manage your cookie preferences on solen.info is through our Cookie Settings panel. You can access it at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page. The panel allows you to accept all cookies, accept only functional cookies, or limit cookies to those strictly necessary for the site to operate.
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If you have previously accepted non-essential cookies on solen.info and wish to withdraw that consent, you can do so at any time using the Cookie Settings panel in the footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any handling that took place prior to the withdrawal. After withdrawing consent, the relevant cookies will be removed from your browser on your next page load.
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This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We recommend checking back if you have concerns about how cookies are used on this site. Changes that materially affect the types of cookies set, or the purposes for which they are used, will be highlighted in the updated version of this policy.