1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about your visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
InkJoy Books uses a minimal number of cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies that follow you around the web. We only use what's needed to keep the Site running smoothly and to understand how people use it.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management — protects the Site from automated abuse | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare security challenge — confirms you are a real visitor | 30 days |
| session | Keeps your checkout cart and order details during your visit | Session only |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:
- Cloudflare — security and performance (essential)
- Payment processor — only used on the checkout page during your purchase
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how in the most common 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 site data
Please note that disabling essential cookies (such as session or security cookies) may prevent parts of the Site from working correctly.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is no industry-wide standard yet, but we respect the spirit of these signals: we do not run cross-site tracking on inkjoybooks.com.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will appear here with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
Questions about our cookies? Email privacy@inkjoybooks.com.