Last updated: November 15, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your overall experience.
Book Island uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes. Here's a breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session for shopping cart and login | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our site by understanding which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where they encounter problems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display preferences (theme, layout) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed books for recommendations | 30 days |
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that set cookies on our site include:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not set analytics cookies if your browser sends a DNT request.
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also known as HTML5 storage) to store certain preferences on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data. We use local storage to:
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Book Island
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 705-238-5464