EZStory Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience. EZStory uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser local storage) to provide, protect, and improve our Service.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
sb-*-auth-token	Supabase authentication session	Session / 7 days
csrf-token	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session
admin-session	Admin dashboard session management	Session / 24 hours

2.2 Preference Cookies (Functional)

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.

Storage	Purpose	Duration
theme-preference	Light/dark mode setting	Persistent
accessibility-settings	Text size, reduced animations, high contrast preferences	Persistent
reading-position	Last reading position in a book	Persistent
tts-preferences	Text-to-speech voice and speed settings	Persistent
zustand-store	Application state (UI preferences, navigation state)	Persistent

2.3 Analytics (Minimal)

We use minimal, privacy-respecting analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party advertising trackers. Our analytics data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.

3. What We Do NOT Use

No advertising cookies: We do not serve ads or use advertising tracking cookies.
No cross-site tracking: We do not track you across other websites.
No third-party marketing pixels: No Facebook, Google, or other marketing pixels are used.
No data broker sharing: Cookie data is never sold to or shared with data brokers.
No fingerprinting: We do not use browser fingerprinting techniques.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the Service.
Clear Storage: You can clear local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset your preferences.
Private/Incognito Mode: Using private browsing will prevent persistent cookies from being stored, though essential session cookies will still be used during your visit.

5. Children and Cookies

In compliance with COPPA, we do not use cookies to collect personal information from children. Essential cookies used during a reading session (such as reading position) are functional only and do not contain personally identifiable information. No behavioral tracking or profiling cookies are used for child users.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For material changes, we will notify registered users via email.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@ezducate.ai.

See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
sb-*-auth-token	Supabase authentication session	Session / 7 days
csrf-token	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session
admin-session	Admin dashboard session management	Session / 24 hours

2.2 Preference Cookies (Functional)

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.

Storage	Purpose	Duration
theme-preference	Light/dark mode setting	Persistent
accessibility-settings	Text size, reduced animations, high contrast preferences	Persistent
reading-position	Last reading position in a book	Persistent
tts-preferences	Text-to-speech voice and speed settings	Persistent
zustand-store	Application state (UI preferences, navigation state)	Persistent

2.3 Analytics (Minimal)

3. What We Do NOT Use

No advertising cookies: We do not serve ads or use advertising tracking cookies.

No cross-site tracking: We do not track you across other websites.

No third-party marketing pixels: No Facebook, Google, or other marketing pixels are used.

No data broker sharing: Cookie data is never sold to or shared with data brokers.

No fingerprinting: We do not use browser fingerprinting techniques.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the Service.

Clear Storage: You can clear local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset your preferences.

Private/Incognito Mode: Using private browsing will prevent persistent cookies from being stored, though essential session cookies will still be used during your visit.

5. Children and Cookies