Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device to make it work, remember your choices and understand how it's used. Similar technologies such as local storage work in the same way. This policy explains which cookies we use and how to control them.
2. Cookies We Use
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | The View from The London | Essential | Stores your cookie choices so the banner isn't shown again | 12 months | First-party |
| vl_session | The View from The London | Essential | Maintains basic site functionality during your visit | Session | First-party |
| vl_prefs | The View from The London | Functional | Remembers preferences such as dismissed notices | 6 months | First-party |
| _analytics | Privacy-respecting analytics | Analytics | Aggregated, anonymised stats on which viewpoints are viewed | 14 months | Third-party |
| _promo | The View from The London | Advertising | Makes any on-site promotions more relevant (only if enabled) | 6 months | First-party |
3. Consent & How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept all, Reject non-essential or Customize your choices by category. Essential cookies are always on because the site cannot work without them. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing this site's cookies in your browser, which brings the banner back.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari — Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
For more general guidance, see allaboutcookies.org.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. The "Last Updated" date above shows the latest revision.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies can be sent to [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.