Last updated: 10 January 2026
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Talenik Letters uses cookies for a limited set of purposes described in this policy. No cookie placed by this publication contains personal health data, financial data, or any sensitive category of personal information.
The publication uses three categories of cookies, distinguished by their function and the legal basis on which they are placed.
These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They record consent decisions (so the cookie banner does not appear on every page visit) and maintain session continuity. They do not collect data used for analytics or advertising purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
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| tl_session | Maintains page session continuity | Session |
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| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
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| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session tracking | 24 months |
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This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies the publication uses, or in applicable legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Where changes affect cookies that require consent, the consent banner will be re-presented to returning readers. For questions about this policy, contact the editorial desk at [email protected].
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