Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire 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 (ColorMeBooks)
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services used by the website

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences (currency, language)
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services and user experience
• Process payments securely

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. You can disable these in your cookie preferences.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are only set if you consent.

Note: Analytics cookies are currently not in use. If we implement them in the future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage to:

• Store your currency preference
• Cache temporary data for better performance
• Remember your cookie consent choices

Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data and doesn't expire automatically. You can clear local storage in your browser settings.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies: Essential and optional cookies will be used
• Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
• Manage preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (not recommended - may break website functionality)

How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers:

• Chrome: Cookie settings guide
• Firefox: Cookie settings guide
• Safari: Cookie settings guide
• Edge: Cookie settings guide

Important: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using key features of our website.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you of significant changes through our website
• Ask for new consent if required by law

8. More Information

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

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