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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21 August 2026

1. Cookies and similar tools

Cookies are small files saved by a website in the browser. Technologies such as pixels, scripts, local storage and device identifiers can perform similar functions. In this Policy, “cookies” also includes such tools where relevant.

2. Default setting

PlottyBot always uses technical tools required for the Site to work. Optional analytics and marketing tools remain off until the user makes a positive choice. Rejecting or closing the banner with the × leaves only necessary tools active and does not restrict the wizard, account, checkout, reader, editor, downloads or printing.

3. Categories we use

Necessary

These support authentication, security, sessions, cart, checkout, payment, language/currency, the reader and cookie preferences. They do not require consent because the Site or requested function could not operate correctly without them.

Some technical resources, such as fonts delivered by Google Fonts, are requested to render the interface but are not used by PlottyBot for analytics or advertising. They may nevertheless disclose the IP address and technical connection data to the provider, as explained in the Privacy Policy.

Analytics – optional

These help Surf Publishing understand statistically how the Site is used and identify improvements. This category may currently load Umami Cloud. Even where a tool is configured to reduce cookies or identifiable data, PlottyBot keeps it off until consent.

Marketing – optional

These measure campaigns, attribute visits and conversions and make advertising more relevant. This category may load the Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager with any advertising tags configured in its container.

4. Main cookies and tools

Name/providerCategory and purposeIndicative duration
pb_cookie_consent – PlottyBotNecessary: stores the version and choices made.6 months
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* – WordPressNecessary: account login and security.Session or the duration selected with “Remember me”
wp_woocommerce_session_*, woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart – WooCommerceNecessary: shopping session, cart and checkout.Session or a short technical period
font_size, device_width, device_height – PlottyBot ReaderNecessary/functional: adapt and remember book display.Up to 12 months
Stripe and payment fraud-prevention toolsNecessary when checkout is opened or used: payment security and completion.According to the cookie and provider rules
Umami CloudOptional analytics: visit and usage statistics.According to service configuration; the script loads only after consent
_fbp, _fbc and Meta Pixel – MetaOptional marketing: advertising attribution and measurement.Generally up to 90 days
_ga, _ga_* and any tags through Google Tag Manager – GoogleOptional marketing/measurement, if present in the container.Varies by tag; _ga may last up to 2 years

Names ending in * include a variable component. Third-party names and durations may change when providers update their services. PlottyBot nevertheless continues to block optional categories in advance.

5. Choosing or changing your mind

The first banner lets users reject, customise or accept. Commands have the same effect throughout the Site: the × and “Reject” mean “necessary only”. Choices can be changed at any time using “Cookies & preferences” in the footer or the following button:

When consent is withdrawn, PlottyBot stops subsequent optional loads, deletes known first-party cookies where possible and reloads the page to apply the new choice. Cookies already set directly on third-party domains may need to be removed in browser settings.

6. Choice duration and renewed request

The choice is retained for six months. The banner may reappear sooner if the cookie is deleted, purposes or providers change materially, or it is technically impossible to recognise a previous choice.

7. Browser settings

Cookies can also be deleted or blocked in browser settings. Blocking all necessary cookies may prevent login, cart, payment or reader functions. Guidance is available for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.

8. Providers, privacy and contact

Further information is available from Umami, Meta, Google and Stripe. For personal data processing, see the Privacy Policy or contact privacy@plottybot.com.

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