Cookie Policy
Simple, transparent information about the cookies we use and how you can manage them.
What This Page Covers
Bookmarkd uses cookies to make your experience smoother and to help us understand how the site is used. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your settings, keep you logged in, and understand how people use the site. Think of them as helpful notes that make your next visit more convenient.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function properly
RequiredThese cookies are necessary for Bookmarkd to work. They handle your login session, remember your book tracking data, and keep the site secure. Without these cookies, you wouldn't be able to log in, save books, or use core features of the platform.
Examples
- • Login session tokens
- • Book tracking data
- • Security tokens
- • Site functionality
Duration
Session or up to 30 days
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences
These cookies remember your choices to make Bookmarkd more personalized. They save settings like your preferred theme, display options, and other customizations. Disabling these won't break the site, but you'll need to reset your preferences each visit.
Examples
- • Dark/light mode preference
- • Display settings
- • Sort preferences
- • Language settings
Duration
Up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how the site is used
These cookies collect anonymous information about how people use Bookmarkd. This helps us understand which features are popular, identify bugs, and improve the platform. All data is anonymous and aggregated. We never track individual reading habits or personal information.
Examples
- • Pages visited
- • Feature usage
- • Performance data
- • Error tracking
Duration
Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
Keep You Logged In
Save your login session so you don't have to sign in every time you visit.
Remember Preferences
Store settings like your preferred theme, display options, and customizations.
Track Your Books
Save your reading progress and book collections securely.
Improve Performance
Collect anonymous data to understand usage patterns and fix issues.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies
Important Notes
Disabling essential cookies will prevent core features from working properly.
Analytics and preference cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality.
Your preferences are saved and will be respected on future visits.
Third-Party Services
Bookmarkd integrates with external services to provide book data and improve functionality. These services may set their own cookies:
OpenLibrary Integration
We use OpenLibrary's API to fetch book covers and metadata. They may set cookies for their service.
OpenLibrary Privacy PolicyOur Promise
We do not sell your data to third parties. Any analytics we collect is anonymous and used solely to improve Bookmarkd for all users.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy occasionally as we add new features or improve existing ones. Any changes will be posted here, so you always know what cookies are being used and why.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we handle your data, we're happy to help. Your privacy matters to us.
Ask About Cookies