Cookie Policy
Learn about cookies, your choices, and how we use them.
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This Cookie Policy describes how BookGurus uses cookies and similar technologies and how you can control them.
1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how BookGurus (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and apps (collectively, the “Services”).
Cookies help us provide core functionality (like login and checkout) and, with your consent where required, improve and personalize your experience.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include SDKs (in mobile apps), pixels, local storage, and tags that perform similar functions.
3. Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary: required for core features (security, login, cart, checkout). Always enabled.
- Analytics: helps us understand usage and improve performance (e.g., page views, events). Optional.
- Marketing: used to measure advertising performance and show relevant offers. Optional.
- Preferences (optional): remembers settings such as language and display preferences.
4. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in and secure your session
- Maintain cart and checkout functionality
- Remember preferences and settings
- Measure site performance and diagnose issues
- Show and measure relevant promotions (where permitted)
5. Managing your preferences
You can accept, reject, or manage optional cookies at any time. If you disable certain cookies, some features may not work properly.
Tip: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. See section 6.6. Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies and block cookies from being set. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Services may not function.
Look for cookie controls in your browser’s privacy or settings menu.
7. Third-party cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may be set by third parties (for example, analytics or payment providers). We recommend reviewing their privacy/cookie information as well.
8. Cookie list (examples)
Below is an example list. Replace this with the tools you actually use (GA4, PostHog, Meta Pixel, Stripe, etc.), including purpose and retention.
Strictly necessary (examples)
- session — keeps you logged in during a session (retention: session)
- cart — stores cart state (retention: up to 30 days)
- csrf — protects against request forgery (retention: session)
Analytics (examples)
- analytics_id — measures visits and events (retention: up to 13 months)
Marketing (examples)
- marketing_id — ad measurement & personalization (retention: varies)
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and provide additional notice if required by law.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at info@bookgurus.com.
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