Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you come back or browse between pages.

This website uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, behavioural tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies that identify you personally.

The only cookie we set is a session authentication cookie (named session) that is placed on your device when you sign in to your account. This cookie:

• Is strictly necessary for the website to function — without it, you cannot remain signed in.
• Is marked HttpOnly (not accessible to JavaScript) and Secure (transmitted only over HTTPS).
• Contains a cryptographically signed session token — it does not contain your password, payment details, or any sensitive personal data.
• Expires automatically after 7 days, or immediately when you sign out.
• Is set only after you actively choose to sign in — it is not placed on your device if you browse as a guest.

We do not use any third-party cookies for advertising or analytics. However, the following third-party services may set their own cookies in limited circumstances:

• Razorpay: When you proceed to payment, the Razorpay checkout modal loads from Razorpay's servers. Razorpay may set cookies necessary for the payment session. These are governed by Razorpay's Privacy Policy.
• Google / Firebase Authentication: When you use "Continue with Google", Google's sign-in flow may set cookies governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

These third-party cookies are only activated when you actively choose to use their respective features (payment, Google sign-in). We do not control these cookies.

No. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or any other analytics or behavioural tracking tool that places cookies on your device. Aggregate, non-identifying server-side access logs may be retained by our hosting provider (Vercel) for infrastructure and security purposes, but this does not involve cookies on your device.

Because the only cookie we set is strictly necessary for the operation of the website (user authentication), we are not required under applicable law to seek your prior consent before setting this cookie. You are informed of this use through this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not wish to accept this cookie, you can choose not to sign in to an account, in which case no session cookie will be set. You can browse the website and view book listings without signing in.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that deleting or blocking the session cookie will sign you out of your account and you will need to sign in again on your next visit.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the Contact page.