This Cookie Policy explains how Stornev Health Ltd ("Stornev", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website stornev.info. It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your legal rights under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR to manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by a website server. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device across visits, store certain user preferences, and help us understand aggregate traffic patterns.
We may also use Local Storage (HTML5 storage), which functions similarly to cookies by storing preferences locally within your browser, ensuring settings such as your consent choices remain saved without sending data to servers on every HTTP request.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We strictly limit the use of tracking technologies. The categories of cookies and storage used on this site are:
- Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies: These are required for the basic operation of the website, such as page rendering, navigation security, and recording whether you have accepted or rejected optional cookies. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Functional & Preference Records: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as dismissing informative banners or saving reader interface preferences) for up to 12 months.
- Analytics & Performance Records (Optional): If enabled with your consent, these help us analyze aggregated, non-identifiable visitor numbers, popular reading topics, and device screen sizes to optimize readability and site performance.
3. Detailed Cookie Inventory & Schedule
| Name / Key | Type / Provider | Lifespan | Purpose & Description |
|---|---|---|---|
stornev_cookie_consent_v1 |
Local Storage (First-party) | 12 Months | Stores your cookie consent choices so the banner is not displayed repeatedly. |
PHPSESSID |
Essential Cookie (First-party) | Session (until browser closes) | Maintains essential technical server state during your browsing session. |
_ga / _gid (Optional) |
Analytics (Google / First-party) | Up to 13 Months | Collects anonymised, aggregated reading statistics if opted in. |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR:
- Essential cookies: Processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in delivering a secure and functional editorial website requested by the visitor.
- Non-essential (analytics & preferences): Processed solely with your prior, freely given, specific, and informed consent.
5. Embedded Third-Party Services
On specific pages, such as our Contact Page, we may embed a map via Google Maps to assist visitors in locating our registered Bristol editorial office. When this frame is loaded, the provider may set technical session identifiers according to its own privacy policy. We do not permit these providers to use Stornev reader data for cross-site behavioral profiling.
6. How to Manage & Withdraw Your Consent
You have the legal right to decide whether to accept or decline optional cookies at any time. You can adjust your preferences immediately by clicking the button below:
Need to modify your cookie settings?
7. Controlling Cookies via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please consult the official help guides for your specific browser:
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational practices or regulatory guidance. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact the Data Controller
If you have any questions or comments about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Stornev Health Ltd
Company No. 14892341
66 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0117 946 1010
Email: [email protected]
Last reviewed: 16 September 2026