Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, provide functionality, and analyze usage. This policy explains what cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences, in compliance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site performance, and deliver personalized content. Similar technologies, such as web beacons or pixel tags, may also be used for analytics or advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function, such as enabling navigation, accessing secure areas, and processing orders. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled. Examples include session cookies for maintaining your login state.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most, by collecting anonymized data. We use this to improve our site. These are non-essential and require your consent.
Advertising Cookies: These allow us and third-party advertisers to deliver tailored ads based on your browsing behavior. They may collect data like IP addresses or browsing history, subject to third-party privacy policies. These are non-essential and require your consent.
Functional Cookies: These enhance your experience by remembering your preferences (e.g., currency, language). They may identify you via account details but are used only with your consent.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website operates correctly (essential cookies).
Compile anonymous statistics to improve our website (analytics cookies).
Deliver personalized ads and measure their effectiveness (advertising cookies).
Remember your settings and tailor content (functional cookies).

Some cookies collect personal data, such as IP addresses or user IDs, which we process based on your consent under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. For details on data processing, see our Privacy Notice.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party advertisers (e.g., ad networks) may set cookies to serve and track ads or analyze usage. These cookies are subject to their own privacy policies, over which we have no control. We do not share personally identifiable information with these parties, but they may collect data like IP addresses or browsing behavior. For more information or to opt out, visit the Network Advertising Initiative.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies via our cookie settings, accessible through the cookie banner displayed when you first visit our site. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Disable cookies entirely (note: this may affect website functionality).
Delete existing cookies.
Block third-party cookies.

For guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. To withdraw consent or update preferences, revisit our cookie settings or contact support@anybook.com.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact our Data Controller Representative at support@anybook.com or via the 'Get in touch' tab. Our data protection policy is available upon request.