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Cookie Use Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

StoryBook uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.

2. Types of Cookies

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

2.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for the platform to function.

2.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences across sessions.

2.3 First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by StoryBook to enable platform functionality and remember your preferences.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use (like Google for authentication).

3. Cookies We Use

StoryBook uses cookies in the following categories. Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Other cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly required.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like logging in and accessing your account would not work.

Session Management Cookies

  • Purpose: Maintain your logged-in state as you navigate between pages
  • Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Data stored: Encrypted session identifier linked to your account

CSRF Protection Cookies

  • Purpose: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • Duration: Session or until the token expires
  • Data stored: Random security token

Authentication Cookies

  • Purpose: Verify your identity and authorization level
  • Duration: Typically 24 hours or until you log out
  • Data stored: Encrypted authentication tokens from Google OAuth

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They are not strictly essential, but significantly improve your experience.

User Preferences

  • Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., audio playback settings)
  • Duration: Typically 30-90 days
  • Data stored: Non-personal preference settings

UI State Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember interface states (e.g., modal dismissals, playback position)
  • Duration: Typically 30 days
  • Data stored: Interface state flags

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with StoryBook, allowing us to improve the platform.

Usage Analytics

  • Purpose: Track general usage patterns (pages visited, features used, error rates)
  • Duration: Typically 90 days
  • Data stored: Anonymized usage statistics

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that StoryBook uses to provide core functionality. We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

Google OAuth

  • Provider: Google LLC
  • Purpose: Authenticate your Google account when you sign into StoryBook
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Google Cloud Services

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of StoryBook, including logging in and accessing your account.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser
  • Create exceptions for specific websites

Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

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

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use StoryBook. You will be unable to log in, maintain your session, or access protected features.

Disabling functional or analytics cookies will reduce your experience quality (e.g., preferences won't be saved) but won't prevent you from using the platform.

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. As there is no industry consensus on what DNT means, StoryBook does not currently respond to DNT signals. We only use analytics cookies for essential platform improvements, and this data is anonymized.

6. Your Consent

By using StoryBook, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the platform to function. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK law because they are strictly necessary for the service you've requested.

For non-essential cookies (functional and analytics), your continued use of StoryBook after being informed of their use constitutes implied consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit platform functionality.

7. More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you want to learn more about cookies in general, visit:

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the platform.

Last Updated: December 2025