Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Book Price Check uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

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

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (our website)
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies whose services are used on the website

Book Price Check uses cookies for the following purposes:

Website Functionality: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and security features.

Usage Statistics: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience. The data is collected anonymously.

User Preferences: These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience on repeat visits.

Here are the specific cookies used on our website:

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics:

• Provides anonymized website usage statistics
• Helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our service
• Data is collected in accordance with Google's privacy policy
• You can opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on

Affiliate Partner Links:

• When you click on retailer links, those sites may set their own cookies
• We do not control third-party cookies set by retailer websites
• Each retailer has their own cookie and privacy policies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Accept only essential cookies (some features may be limited)
• Change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer

Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use browser settings to block analytics cookies
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (though not all services respect this)

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

Essential Cookies Disabled:

• Contact forms may not work properly
• Security features may be reduced
• Some website functionality may be impaired

Functional Cookies Disabled:

• Your view preferences won't be remembered
• Recent searches won't be saved
• You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit

Analytics Cookies Disabled:

• Your visits won't be counted in our usage statistics
• We won't know how you use our site to make improvements
• No impact on website functionality

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: Stores user preferences locally in your browser
• Session Storage: Temporary storage for the current browsing session
• Web Beacons: Small tracking images (primarily in analytics)
• Server Logs: Automatic logging of visits and technical information

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same privacy protections outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other technologies.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately so we can delete any such information.

EU/UK Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR and UK data protection laws:

• Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Right to access information about what cookies we use
• Right to object to processing for legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal Basis for Processing: We process cookie data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: For essential website functionality
• Consent: For analytics and functional cookies

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we update this policy:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, we may display a notice on our website
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy