← Back to Home

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Booklio uses cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your reading preferences and settings
  • Analyze how you use our platform to improve performance
  • Track engagement and optimize user experience
  • Personalize content recommendations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary CookiesRequired

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sb-auth-tokenAuthentication session7 days
cookie-consentStore cookie preferences1 year
csrf-tokenSecurity/CSRF protectionSession

3.2 Performance CookiesOptional

These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve performance.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - visitor tracking2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - session tracking24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - request throttling1 minute

3.3 Functional CookiesOptional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user-preferencesStore UI preferences (theme, language)1 year
reading-settingsFont size, brightness preferences1 year
localeRemember language selection1 year

3.4 Targeting/Advertising CookiesOptional

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook Pixel - ad targeting3 months
IDEGoogle DoubleClick - ad serving1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Facebook Pixel: Advertising and remarketing
  • Supabase: Backend services and authentication

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Booklio, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject optional cookies (functional, performance, advertising)
  • Customize cookie preferences by category

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

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

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • Some features may not function properly
  • Reading progress may not be tracked

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Check the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@booklio.com