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# Cookie Policy

**Last updated:** [REPLACE: e.g. 3 February 2026]

Daily Book Choice (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to run the website, remember your choices, and (where you consent) to analyse how the site is used. This policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.

For how we use your personal data more broadly, see our [Privacy Policy](/privacy/).

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## 1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make sites work properly, to remember your preferences, and to understand how visitors use the site. We may also use similar technologies such as local storage or session storage where appropriate.

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## 2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for:

– **Strictly necessary** – Required for the site to function (e.g. keeping you logged in, security, remembering your cookie consent). These do not require your consent under applicable law.
– **Functionality** – To remember your choices and improve your experience (e.g. cookie preferences, search throttling, review vote tracking).
– **Analytics and marketing** – Only if you have given your consent via our cookie banner (e.g. “Accept” or “Accept all”). We use these to understand how the site is used and to improve it.

You can change your cookie choices at any time using **Cookie Settings** or **Manage consent** (in the footer or cookie banner).

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## 3. Main cookies we use

The table below lists the main cookies used on Daily Book Choice, their purpose, duration, and category. Cookie names may vary slightly (e.g. with a prefix or hash). Third-party services (e.g. Google) may set their own cookies; their names and details can be found in the provider’s privacy or cookie policy.

| Cookie name (or pattern) | Purpose | Duration | Category |
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| `wordpress_logged_in_*`, `wordpress_*`, `wp-settings-*`, `wordpress_test_cookie` | Keep you logged in, store basic WordPress settings, and test that cookies work. | Session or up to 14 days | Strictly necessary |
| Cookie consent cookie (e.g. set by Cookie Law Info / CookieYes) | Remember your cookie consent choices (e.g. accept, reject, or custom). | As set by the consent tool (e.g. 1 year) | Strictly necessary / Functionality |
| `voted_review_*` | Remember that you have voted on a review (up/down) so we can enforce one vote per user or device. | 1 year | Functionality |
| `dbc_clear_celebq` | Used to clear or store a temporary UI state (e.g. for a query or filter). | Session or short-lived | Functionality |
| Search / session throttling | Throttle repeated searches or temporary search-related state (e.g. DBC Search Insights). | Session | Functionality |
| Google reCAPTCHA (if used on login) | Help prevent automated abuse on the login form. Google’s privacy policy applies. | As per Google | Strictly necessary / Functionality |
| Google Analytics / Google Site Kit (if you consented) | Understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages visited, device type). Used only with your consent. | As per Google (e.g. up to 2 years) | Analytics (consent required) |

Other cookies may be set by plugins, themes, or third-party services (e.g. anti-spam, social login). We only enable non-essential cookies (such as analytics) after you have given your consent via our cookie banner.

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## 4. Managing your choices

– **Cookie banner** – When you first visit, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customise by category (e.g. accept only analytics).
– **Cookie Settings** – You can change your choices at any time via the link in the footer or banner (e.g. “Cookie Settings” or “Manage consent”).
– **Browser settings** – You can block or delete cookies via your browser’s settings. Blocking all cookies may affect how the site works (e.g. you may not stay logged in or some features may not work).

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## 5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (e.g. when we add or remove cookies). We will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to check this page occasionally.

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## 6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

– Use the contact method provided on our website (e.g. contact form or email), or  
– Write to us at the address published on the site.

For more about how we use your personal data, see our [Privacy Policy](/privacy/).