Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Monad Books uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalization
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on.

Third-party cookies come from external services that we use on our website, such as:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and engagement
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also customize your preferences by clicking on the "Settings" button.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set notifications when cookies are sent

5.3 Cookie Settings Panel

You can access our cookie settings panel at any time by clicking on the cookie icon in the footer of our website or through your account settings.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days of inactivity
• Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 26 months

7. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Access information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of your data collected via cookies
• File a complaint with relevant authorities

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Specifically:

• You may not be able to log in to your account
• Personalized features may not work
• Shopping cart functionality may be affected
• Some website performance may be degraded

However, you will still be able to browse our website and make purchases as a guest.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Google Privacy Policy