What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How We Use Cookies
Heartman Books uses cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. We use cookies for:
- Authentication and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Tracking reading progress and achievements
- Analyzing website usage and performance
- Providing personalized content recommendations
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features
- Basic website functionality
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by:
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Storing your reading progress
- Maintaining your personalized settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website:
- Tracking page views and user behavior
- Measuring website performance
- Identifying popular content and features
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us optimize our website's performance:
- Load balancing and server optimization
- Content delivery network management
- Error tracking and debugging
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
- Authentication Services: For secure user login and account management
- Analytics Providers: To help us understand website usage patterns
- Content Delivery Networks: To optimize content loading and performance
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Platform Preferences
When logged into your Heartman Books account, you can manage certain cookie preferences in your account settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- Reading progress may not be tracked accurately
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after a set period or when you log out
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Heartman Books Privacy Team
Email: heartman.academy@gmail.com