Readstow
Cookie policy
Essential storage only, unless you say otherwise.
Effective 24 September 2026
What this covers
This policy covers cookies and similar storage on this website, readstow.com. It explains what we use, why, and how to change your mind.
The Readstow app does not use cookies for tracking and contains no analytics. It keeps your sign-in and your library on your device so it works offline. The privacy policy covers the app.
Web analytics
We use web analytics tools on this website to compile statistics about how it is used, to review how visitors interact with its pages and to improve it. You can object at any time through Manage cookies at the foot of any page.
What we use
| Name | Kind | Purpose | How long | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| readstow-consent | Local storage in your browser, set by us | Remembers your cookie choice and the version of this policy it applies to. | Until you clear it, or we change the categories and ask again | Essential |
| __cf_bm | Cookie, set by Cloudflare | Tells people from automated bots, to protect the site. Set only if Cloudflare’s bot protection is triggered. | 30 minutes | Essential |
| cf_clearance | Cookie, set by Cloudflare | Records that you passed a security check, so you are not asked again straight away. Set only if Cloudflare shows a challenge. | Up to 1 year, usually much less | Essential |
| Web analytics | Script. Sets no cookies | Compiles statistics about how this website is used and shows how visitors interact with its pages. | Nothing is stored on your device | Analytics |
We do not use advertising cookies, social media pixels or any third-party tracking, and we do not share cookie data with advertisers.
Why essential storage needs no consent
Essential storage is strictly necessary for something you asked for: remembering your cookie choice, or keeping the site secure. The law does not require consent for it, and turning it off would make the banner reappear on every page.
Changing your choice
Use Manage cookies at the foot of any page to change your choice at any time. If you object to analytics, the page reloads without it.
Changes
If we add a new kind of cookie or storage, we will update this page and ask for your choice again where consent is needed.
Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy: privacy@readstow.com.