Cookie Policy & Analytics Disclosure
Last updated: August 31, 2026
1. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device as you are browsing. They are used widely to "remember" you and your preferences, either for a single visit or for multiple repeat visits.
Our Use of Cookies
Most Recommended Books uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors find and use the website. Google Analytics sets these first-party cookies on our domain:
- •_ga: Distinguishes visitors. Its default expiration is two years.
- •_ga_<container-id>: Preserves session state. Its default expiration is two years.
Browser restrictions may shorten these lifetimes. Google Analytics currently loads when a page loads and does not wait for a separate analytics-consent choice.
Other Technologies We Use
We also use the following technologies:
- •Local Storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser's local storage. This is similar to a cookie but is not sent to our servers.
- •Aizen Analytics: Our analytics provider may use tracking technologies to collect usage data. Please refer to Aizen Analytics' privacy policy for details.
- •Contact Form: If you use our contact form, we process the email you provide and your message solely to reply. No cookies are set for this.
Third-Party Services
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- •Google Analytics: Google processes usage, device, referral, approximate-location, and cookie-identifier data to provide website analytics.
- •Amazon: When you click on our affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies according to their cookie policy
- •CloudFront CDN: May use cookies for content delivery optimization
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each service's privacy policy for more information.
Managing Cookies and Similar Technologies
You can control and manage cookies and similar technologies through:
- •Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- •Browser extensions that block tracking scripts
- •Clearing cookies to reset analytics identifiers
- •Clearing your browser's local storage to remove theme preferences
2. Regional Privacy Information
Privacy and cookie requirements vary by location. The General Data Protection Regulation and related UK rules may require additional controls for visitors in the EEA and UK.
Our Compliance Measures
- •Limited Analytics Collection: We collect usage data and pseudonymous identifiers to understand and improve the website
- •Personal Data Only If You Submit It: If you use our contact form, we process your email address and message solely to respond.
- •Transparency: This policy clearly explains what data we collect and how we use it
- •User Control: You can block analytics scripts and clear cookies or local storage through your browser
Legal Basis for Processing
Where permitted, we rely on legitimate interests for:
- •Improving our website and user experience
- •Understanding how visitors use our content
- •Ensuring website security and performance
- •Consent: Responding to messages you send via our contact form
Google Analytics currently loads immediately without a consent banner. The appropriate legal basis and consent controls for EEA and UK visitors require qualified legal review. We will update this policy and the site's controls when those requirements are implemented.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Although we collect minimal data (and only personal data if you use the contact form), you have the following rights:
- •Right to Access: Request information about any data we process
- •Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- •Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- •Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- •Right to Object: Object to data processing
- •Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
International Data Transfers
Our third-party services (including Google Analytics, Aizen Analytics, Amazon, and our email provider) may process data in various countries. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for information about their data transfer practices and safeguards.
3. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We collect the analytics and contact data described above. We do not sell personal information.
4. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy and GDPR information at any time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.
5. Contact Information
For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]