Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Ardek Compendium is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this website sets, why we set them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit — for example, your consent preferences or the pages you have browsed. Cookies are not harmful programs; they cannot execute code or deliver viruses.
By using ardek.info, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with the categories described below. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as recording your cookie consent decision, maintaining your session state, or enabling the mobile navigation to operate correctly. Without these cookies, the site cannot function as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ardek_consent | Records your cookie consent decision | 12 months |
| ardek_session | Maintains site session state | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredAnalytics cookies help us understand how readers navigate the publication — which articles attract attention, how long pages are read, and which entry points are most common. This data is collected in aggregated form and is not used to identify individual readers. Analytics processing is based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ardek_stat | Aggregate page view tracking | 13 months |
| _ardek_ref | Records referral source for editorial planning | 6 months |
Preference Cookies
Consent RequiredPreference cookies allow the site to remember choices you have made — such as display settings or previously read articles — so that the site behaves consistently across visits. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites and are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ardek_pref | Stores reading preference settings | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Consent RequiredThis website embeds a Google Maps iframe on the contact page for the purpose of displaying the publication's location. When the map is loaded, Google may set its own cookies on your device in accordance with Google's own cookie and privacy policies. Ardek Compendium does not control third-party cookies set by Google. If you wish to prevent Google from setting cookies via the embedded map, you may do so by adjusting your browser settings or by declining cookies when presented with the consent banner.
We do not embed social media widgets, advertising networks, or other third-party tracking scripts on this publication.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit ardek.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only partial cookies (functional and analytics but not preference), or accept only strictly necessary functional cookies. You may revise your decision at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
Browser-Level Controls
All major browsers provide settings that allow you to block or delete cookies independently of this site's consent mechanism. The following links provide guidance for the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may affect the functionality of this website. Consent recording, for example, requires that the ardek_consent cookie be writable.
Withdrawing Consent
If you have previously accepted analytics or preference cookies and wish to withdraw that consent, click Cookie Settings in the footer and select Functional Only. This will set your preference record to functional cookies only and instruct the site to cease setting analytics or preference cookies on subsequent page loads. Cookies already placed on your device prior to withdrawal may remain until their natural expiry unless you delete them manually via your browser.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Ardek Compendium acknowledges the DNT signal and, where it is active, does not set analytics or preference cookies regardless of any prior consent record.
Opt-Out and Further Information
To opt out of analytics data collection at any time, use the Cookie Settings control in the footer. You may also contact us directly at [email protected] to request that any analytics records associated with your session be removed, to the extent that such records can be identified.
For information about how personal data associated with cookies is handled, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact the editorial team at:
Ardek Compendium
44 Bastwick Street
EC1V 3PH London
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7613 4892
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on 10 January 2026. We may update it periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).