Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 18.09.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Open Book Chronicle ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website openbookchronicle.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by other websites or services).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services such as accessing secure areas of the Site cannot be provided.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the Site, and any errors encountered. We use PostHog analytics for this purpose, and these cookies are only set when you give your consent. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our Site.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your choices (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on our Site. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the specific cookies we use on our Site:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Essential | Stores your consent preferences for cookie usage. | 12 months |
| better-auth.session_token | Essential | Stores the user's session information for authentication. | 30 days |
| better-auth.csrf_token | Essential | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
| ph_* | Analytics | PostHog analytics cookies used to track user behavior and improve our services. Only set when you consent to analytics cookies. | 365 days |
| theme | Functionality | Stores your preferred theme (dark/light mode). | Persistent |
This list may be updated from time to time as we add or remove cookies from our Site.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or manage cookie preferences. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and prevent you from accessing certain features.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- PostHog Analytics: We use PostHog for analytics when you consent to analytics cookies. PostHog may set cookies starting with "ph_" to track user interactions. PostHog is hosted in the EU and complies with GDPR. You can learn more about PostHog's privacy practices at PostHog Privacy Policy.
- OAuth Providers: When you sign in with Google or Discord, these services may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should consult the third-party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.
6. Your Consent
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at the Contact Page.