Last updated: October 1, 2025
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 work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us:
We use different types of cookies for different purposes. You can control which cookies we use through our Cookie Consent Banner.
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and authentication. The website cannot function without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
session | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 90 days |
age-verified | Confirms age verification status | 90 days |
theme | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
firebase-* | Firebase | Tracks app usage and performance | Varies |
Privacy Note: Google Analytics uses IP anonymization. Your IP address is truncated before storage, making it impossible to identify you personally.
These cookies track your activity across websites to show you relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
affiliate_ref | WBookie | Tracks affiliate referrals | 30 days |
_fbp | Facebook Pixel for ad tracking | 90 days | |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Tracks ad conversions | 1 year |
test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Tests browser cookie support | 15 minutes |
Set directly by WBookie. Used for essential website functions, user preferences, and analytics.
Set by external services we use (Google, Facebook, etc.). Used for analytics and advertising.
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how:
⚠️ Important
Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on WBookie. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
If you want to opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you have several options:
Disable "Analytics Cookies" in our Cookie Consent Banner. This will prevent Google Analytics from loading on WBookie.
Install Google's official opt-out add-on to prevent Google Analytics tracking on all websites:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on →Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. We honor DNT signals and won't load analytics if enabled.
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
| Type | Lifespan | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | Set expiry date | Remain on your device until expiry or manual deletion |
| Our Cookies | Up to 1 year | Preferences and consent typically last 90 days to 1 year |
We take cookie security seriously:
In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies:
Stores data locally in your browser. Used for user preferences, age verification, and cookie consent. Does not expire automatically but can be cleared manually.
Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. Used for temporary session data.
A more advanced storage system for larger amounts of structured data. We may use this for offline functionality in the future.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 1, 2025. By continuing to use WBookie, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.