Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use it, and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons.
2. How We Use Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Authentication, security, session management, CSRF protection | Session / 1 year | Yes |
| Functional | Language preferences, theme settings, UI customizations | 1 year | No |
| Analytics | Usage statistics, page views, feature popularity, performance monitoring | Up to 2 years | No |
| Marketing | Personalized content recommendations, campaign effectiveness | Up to 2 years | No |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Witch-Book | User authentication session | Strictly Necessary |
| witch-book-language | Witch-Book | Language preference | Functional |
| witch-book-cookie-consent | Witch-Book | Cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary |
| witch-book-theme | Witch-Book | Dark/light mode preference | Functional |
4. Legal Basis
4.1 EU/EEA/UK (GDPR & ePrivacy Directive)
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. All other cookies require your explicit, informed, freely given consent before being placed. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4.2 United States (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to know about and opt-out of cookies that "sell" or "share" your personal information. We do not sell personal information through cookies.
4.3 Brazil (LGPD)
Cookies that process personal data require consent or legitimate interest as a legal basis. You have the right to access, correct, and delete data collected via cookies.
4.4 Russia (152-FZ)
If cookies collect personal data, consent is required. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4.5 Other Jurisdictions
We respect the cookie and tracking laws of all jurisdictions where our users are located, including China (PIPL), South Africa (POPIA), Japan (APPI), and Latin American countries.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (may affect functionality)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear existing cookies
- Set alerts when cookies are placed
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5.3 Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals from your browser. When DNT is enabled, we will not place non-essential cookies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We currently minimize the use of third-party cookies. If we integrate third-party services that set cookies (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors), they will be governed by those providers' own cookie policies. We will update this policy and our consent mechanism accordingly.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes and, where required by law, obtain fresh consent.
8. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices:
- Email: hello@witch-book.com