Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 11, 2026
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