Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small text file your browser stores so we can recognize your visit. Some are essential (you can't use the site without them). Others are optional — and we ask before setting them.
- 3 essential
- 3 opt-in analytics
- 0 marketing
- Local consent mode
1. Categories of cookies we use
Essential (always on)
Required for the site to function. Disable these and parts of the site break.
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
pooky-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference | 12 months |
pooky-session | Authenticates logged-in clients | Session |
pooky-csrf | CSRF protection on forms | Session |
Analytics (opt-in)
Help us understand which content works. Set only after you click "Accept all".
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — visitor ID | 13 months |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — session state | 13 months |
pooky-scroll-depth | Tracks how far down the page visitors scroll | Session |
Google Analytics 4 is loaded with IP anonymization enabled, so Google never receives your full IP address.
Marketing (we don't use any)
We do not set advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. If this changes, we'll update this policy and re-request consent.
2. Your choices
- Accept all — sets the analytics cookies above.
- Essential only — only essential cookies are set; analytics is disabled.
- Browser controls — clear or block cookies via your browser at any time. Most browsers let you block third-party cookies site-by-site.
- Global Privacy Control — if your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as "essential only" automatically.
3. Do Not Track
We honor browser "Do Not Track" signals as "essential only".
4. Third-party cookies
We embed a small number of third-party assets: Google Fonts (no cookies set), Stripe.js on payment pages (cookies set only when you reach checkout), and YouTube embeds (cookies set only when you play a video).
5. Changes to this policy
If we add new cookies, we'll update this page and re-request consent. The "Last updated" date at the top always reflects the current version.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@pookybooks.com.