Cookie Policy.

Last updated: August 1, 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites work and to remember your preferences. Similar tech (local storage, pixels, and SDKs) is used for analytics, embeds, and affiliate tracking.

How we use cookies.

We use cookies to:

  • Operate the site (security, load balancing, forms).

  • Measure performance (anonymous usage stats to improve the site).

  • Show embedded media (e.g., YouTube video players).

  • Attribute affiliate sales (Amazon Associates links).

Types of cookies we set.

  • Strictly Necessary – required for security and core features (cannot be switched off).

  • Performance/Analytics (GA4) – aggregated usage and traffic sources.

  • Functionality – remember basic choices (e.g., cookie banner choice).

  • Advertising/Affiliate – track clicks from our site to merchants (e.g., Amazon) to credit qualifying purchases.

  • Social/Embeds – load media players (YouTube) and may set their own cookies.

Examples (non-exhaustive).

  • Squarespace: site performance, security (necessary).

  • Google Analytics (GA4): _ga, ga* (performance/analytics).

  • YouTube: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF (when you play an embedded video).

  • Amazon Associates: cookies set after you click an affiliate link for proper attribution.

Managing cookies.

  • Banner controls: Use our cookie banner to accept or adjust non-essential cookies.

  • Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

  • Google opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

  • YouTube: Playing an embedded video may set cookies from YouTube; you can control them in your Google account.

Retention.

Cookie lifetimes vary by cookie type. Analytics cookies typically last from the current session up to 24 months; affiliate cookies may persist for a limited attribution window set by the merchant (e.g., Amazon).

Changes to this policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. If changes are material, we’ll update the date at the top of this page.

Contact.

Questions? Email shophencobooks@gmail.com.