Cookie Policy

ISSUED BY LOCKWOOD PUBLISHING LIMITED
LAST UPDATED: 10th December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies help us operate our site, provide secure access, protect against malicious activity, and understand how visitors use our website. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies described below.

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember your actions or preferences over time.
Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – removed when your browser closes.
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookies on this website:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
  2. Functional Cookies
  3. Analytics Cookies

Below is a complete list of all cookies used on our site.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function securely and correctly.
CookieControl
Cookie NameDomainPurposeDurationTypeCookieControl.avakin.comStores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear repeatedly. Required for GDPR/ePrivacy compliance.90–180 daysStrictly Necessary
AWS Web Application Firewall Cookie
Cookie NameDomainPurposeDurationTypeaws-waf-token.avakin.comUsed by AWS Web Application Firewall to enforce security rules and protect the website from malicious attacks or abnormal traffic patterns.4 daysStrictly Necessary / Security
WordPress Authentication Cookies
These are set only for users who log into the WordPress admin area (e.g., editors, administrators).
Cookie NamePurposeDurationTypewordpress_* / wordpress_sec_*Stores authentication details and maintains secure sessions for logged-in admin users.Session or until logoutStrictly Necessarywordpress_logged_in_*Identifies logged-in WordPress users across the site.Session, or up to 14 days with “Remember Me”Functional

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymised and used for performance insights.
Cookie NameDomainPurposeDurationType_ga.avakin.comCalculates visitor, session, and campaign data; assigns a random ID for anonymous statistics.1 year 1 month 4 daysAnalyticsga*.avakin.comStores and counts pageviews.1 year 1 month 4 daysAnalytics_gid.avakin.comTracks how visitors use the site (pages visited, sources, etc.)1 dayAnalyticsgat_gtag_UA*.avakin.comUsed to throttle request rate and store a unique user ID.1 minuteAnalytics

3. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete specific cookies
  • Allow only certain types
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the website.
Browser Guidance

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

4. Third-Party Cookies
The only third-party cookies used on this website are Google Analytics cookies, which collect anonymised usage data to help us understand and improve website performance.
You can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version.

6. Contact Us
This website is owned and operated by:
Lockwood Publishing Limited
 14 Park Row
 Nottingham
 NG1 6GR
 United Kingdom

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact:
privacy@avakin.com