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Cookie Policy

The cookies BookStreet.io uses, what each one does, and how to control them.

Last updated
March 14, 2026
Operator
Autaway Limited
Trading as
BookStreet.io
Version
v1
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About this policy

Our website at www.bookstreet.io uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.

This cookie policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data more generally.

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Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable you to log into your account, add eBooks to your basket, and complete a purchase. These essential cookies are always enabled because our website will not work properly without them. You can switch off these cookies in your browser settings, but you may then not be able to access all or parts of our website.

Analytical or performance cookies

These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily and that pages load efficiently.

Functionality cookies

These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, remember your preferences (for example, your preferred reading format or display settings), and improve your overall experience.

Targeting cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

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Cookies we use

The table below sets out the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them. Please note that specific cookie names and details may change from time to time as we update our site and services. We will keep this policy updated accordingly.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeTypeExpiry
session_idBookStreet.ioMaintains your session while you browse and use the site, including your login status and basket contentsStrictly necessarySession (expires when browser closed)
csrf_tokenBookStreet.ioProtects against cross-site request forgery attacks for security purposesStrictly necessarySession
cookie_consentBookStreet.ioRecords your cookie preferences so we do not ask you again on every visitStrictly necessary12 months
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analyticsAnalytical2 years
_ga_[ID]Google AnalyticsUsed by Google Analytics 4 to persist session stateAnalytical2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsUsed to distinguish users for analytics purposesAnalytical24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsUsed to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sitesAnalytical1 minute
user_preferencesBookStreet.ioStores your display and browsing preferences (e.g. preferred view, dark/light mode)Functionality12 months
recently_viewedBookStreet.ioStores a list of eBooks you have recently viewed so we can display them for easy accessFunctionality30 days
[PayPal cookies]PayPalUsed by PayPal to process payments and for fraud prevention when you make a purchase. We do not control these cookies.Strictly necessary (for payment)Varies - see PayPal's cookie policy
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Third-party cookies

Please note that the following third parties may also set cookies when you use our site, over which we have no direct control:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site, which is then transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • PayPal: When you use PayPal to make a payment, PayPal may set its own cookies for the purposes of processing your payment and fraud prevention. For more information, please visit PayPal's privacy and cookie policies at https://www.paypal.com/uk/legalhub/privacy-full.
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Your choices about cookies

When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

Your choices are:

Cookie categoryDefault settingCan you change it?
Strictly necessary cookiesAlways activeNo - these are essential for the site to function. You can block them via your browser settings but the site may not work properly.
Analytical or performance cookiesOffYes - you can opt in via the cookie banner or cookie settings
Functionality cookiesOffYes - you can opt in via the cookie banner or cookie settings
Targeting cookiesOffYes - you can opt in via the cookie banner or cookie settings

You can also choose to reject all non-essential cookies using the "Reject All" option in the cookie banner.

In addition, you can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

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How long do cookies last?

Except for strictly necessary cookies (which are always active while you use our site), all cookies will expire after the periods set out in the table above, or when you delete them from your browser, whichever is sooner.

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period specified in the table above or until you delete them.

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Further information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

email: [email protected]

Post: Autaway Limited, Suite 2063, 6-8 Revenge Road, Chatham, England, ME5 8UD

version: V1

For more general information about cookies, including how to manage and delete them, please visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Date: March 14, 2026