Legal — Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: January 2026
This Cookie Policy sets out how Tarkolan uses cookies and similar browser-based storage technologies when you visit tarkolan.info. It is intended to give you a clear account of how these technologies operate on this site and how you may adjust your preferences.
Tarkolan is an independent wellness resource focused on everyday nutrition and active lifestyle practices for men. The content is not affiliated with any governmental or institutional body. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described below.
01 — Definition
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the site to recognise your browser across requests during a session or across multiple visits. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device.
Beyond traditional cookies, similar technologies include local storage (a browser-side key-value store), session storage (cleared when the browser tab closes), and pixel tags (1x1 transparent images that register a page request). This policy covers all such technologies collectively.
Cookies are set either by the site you are visiting directly (first-party cookies) or by third-party services whose code appears on the page, such as analytics platforms or embedded content providers.
02 — Categories We Use
These cookies are required for the site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the functioning of the cookie consent banner itself. The site cannot function properly without them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains session state across page requests | Session |
Functional cookies enable enhanced site behaviours such as remembering user interface preferences (font size, display mode) and regional settings. Disabling these cookies may result in reduced site personalisation, but the core content remains fully accessible.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ui_prefs | Stores interface display preferences | 6 months |
| lang_pref | Remembers selected language or region setting | 6 months |
Analytics cookies allow the site to measure visitor numbers, traffic sources, and on-page engagement. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual readers. The information assists in improving the editorial focus and content structure of the journal.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session state identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes daily visitors | 24 hours |
03 — Third-Party Services
Certain pages on this site embed or load resources from third-party providers. These providers may set their own cookies independently of Tarkolan's first-party cookies. Tarkolan does not control the behaviour or retention periods of third-party cookies.
Third-party services currently in use on this site include:
Readers who wish to restrict third-party tracking should consult the privacy policies of the relevant providers directly, or use browser-level tools such as content blockers.
04 — Your Controls
You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the consent banner accessible via the Cookie Settings link in the site footer. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
In addition to the on-site preference tool, most modern browsers provide controls to view, block, or delete cookies. The precise steps vary by browser:
Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some site features. Strictly necessary cookies will remain active regardless of browser-level settings, as they are essential to the delivery of the page.
To re-open the cookie preference panel at any time, use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page.
05 — Updates & Contact
This Cookie Policy is reviewed periodically to reflect changes in the cookies in use or applicable regulatory guidance. The date of the most recent review appears at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following an update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised terms.
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to request further detail about any specific cookie listed above, the editorial team may be contacted directly.
Editorial Contact
Tarkolan — Men's Wellness Journal
Jl. Veteran No. 57, 10110 Jakarta, Indonesia
[email protected]