1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide analytical data to the site owners. They cannot transmit viruses or read data off your hard drive.
2. How We Use Cookies
Storyshelvesswayl Ltd utilizes cookies to ensure the basic functionality of our platform, remember your privacy preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with our content. We categorize our cookies as follows:
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | cookieConsent |
Stores your explicit consent regarding cookie tracking, preventing the banner from reappearing on every page load. | 1 Year |
| Essential | session_id |
Maintains site stability and routes server requests efficiently during your active browsing session. | Session |
| Functional | user_pref_ui |
Remembers non-essential layout preferences, such as mobile menu states or contrast settings. | 30 Days |
| Analytics | _ga |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and provide aggregated statistics on site usage. | 2 Years |
| Analytics | _gid |
Used by Google Analytics to track user flow and page navigation patterns. | 24 Hours |
3. Your Consent and Preferences
Upon your first visit, a persistent banner appears requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept All", you agree to the use of all cookies listed above. By clicking "Reject Non-Essential", only the cookies categorized as 'Essential' will be placed on your device, as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
4. Browser-Level Opt-Out Instructions
Beyond our site's consent banner, you can control or delete cookies at the browser level. If you choose to disable cookies completely, please be aware that certain functional aspects of our site (and many others) may not work correctly.
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here, you can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security. Under 'Enhanced Tracking Protection', select your preferred level of restriction.
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Select 'Block all cookies' or manage cross-site tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.