Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

2. How We Use Cookies

Biblion uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They enable core features such as:

• User authentication (logging in).
• Session management and load balancing.
• Storing your cookie consent preferences.

These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled without affecting the Service.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by:

• Remembering your preferences (e.g., language, layout).
• Personalising content.

You may disable these cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use first-party analytics to:

• Understand how users interact with our Service.
• Improve performance and user experience.
• Identify technical issues.

We do not use third-party advertising or targeting cookies at this time.

3. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party Cookies: Set by us (Biblion) to provide core functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we integrate with (e.g., Stripe, OpenLibrary). We do not control these cookies; please review their respective privacy policies.

4. Your Consent

By using Biblion, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. The first time you visit our app/website, you will be presented with a cookie banner to manage your preferences.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Browsing Data.
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies & Site Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Browsing Data.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date."

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
info@biblion.com