Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 31, 2025 | Version 1.1
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, settings, and browsing behavior.
Why we use cookies
At Love Reading Now, we use cookies to:
- Remember your language preference so you don't have to select it every time
- Remember your theme preference (light or dark mode) for a comfortable browsing experience
- Store your cookie consent choices to respect your privacy preferences
- Maintain your browsing session for security and functionality
- Improve our website by understanding how visitors use it (with your consent)
Cookie categories
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and ask for your consent where required by GDPR regulations.
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are strictly necessary for providing services you have requested.
Examples: Session management, cookie consent storage
Functional Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or theme choice. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples: Language preference, theme preference
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Examples: Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Examples: Social media pixels, advertising networks
Not currently in use
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Click the button below to customize your cookie preferences. Your choices will be saved and applied immediately. You can change your preferences at any time by returning to this page.
Detailed cookie list
Below is a complete list of all cookies currently used on Love Reading Now:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences to remember which cookie categories you have accepted or rejected | First-party | Necessary | 1 year (365 days) |
| user_session | Stores session data when functional cookies are not consented, including theme preference for the current browsing session | First-party | Necessary | Session only (deleted when browser closes) |
| theme | Remembers your theme preference (light or dark mode) across browser sessions | First-party | Functional | 1 year (365 days) |
| locale | Remembers your language preference across browser sessions | First-party | Functional | 1 year (365 days) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics tracking cookies (via Google Tag Manager) for measuring site traffic and user behavior | First-party (set by Google) | Analytics | 2 years |
We use first-party cookies and cookies set by Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to improve our website.
How to manage your cookie preferences
You have full control over which cookies we use. Here's how you can manage your preferences:
Cookie Settings on Love Reading Now
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' button in the footer of any page. This will open our cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept or reject all cookies at once
- Customize your preferences by category (Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Marketing)
- View detailed information about each cookie category
- Save your preferences and apply them immediately
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note: Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Your rights and privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Under GDPR regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed: You have the right to clear, transparent information about how we use cookies (this policy)
- Right to control: You have the right to choose which non-essential cookies to accept or reject
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent for functional, analytics, or marketing cookies at any time through Cookie Settings
- Right to access: You can request information about what data is stored in cookies
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
- Updating the 'Last updated' date at the top of this policy
- Requesting renewed consent if required by law
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: lovereadingnow.com@gmail.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days as required by GDPR.