Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24.09.26
This Cookie Policy explains how The Publishing Business (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites www.mayfairtimes.co.uk and www.thelondonmagazine.com (the “Sites”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.
Similar technologies covered by this policy include web beacons, pixel tags, and
local storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Can you opt out? |
| Strictly necessary | Essential for the Site to function — e.g. remembering items in your basket, keeping you logged in, security | No — required for the Site to work |
| Performance/analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g. pages visited, time spent) so we can improve it | Yes |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences (e.g. language, region) | Yes |
| Targeting/advertising | Track browsing habits to deliver relevant marketing, including on other websites | Yes |
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | Performance | 24 hours |
| session_id | The Publishing Business | Maintains your session (e.g. login, basket) | Strictly necessary | Session |
| cookie_consent | The Publishing Business | Remembers your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | 1 year |
| [mailing list cookie] | [e.g. Mailchimp] | Tracks newsletter sign-up/engagement | Functionality | [duration] |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Social media plug-ins (e.g. embedded X/Twitter or Instagram feeds, “share” buttons)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s own cookie/privacy policy for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On our Site: When you first visit, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings link in the footer.
In your browser: Most browsers let you refuse or delete
cookies. Settings vary by browser:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Sites — for example, you may not be able to stay logged in or complete a purchase.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
The Publishing Business 58-59 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7JY. data@pubbiz.com