This Cookie Policy explains how Book Price uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we rely on, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By continuing to browse our website after reading this notice, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.
1. Who We Are
Book Price is an online bookstore providing a curated selection of literature on programming, finance, investing, technology, and digital innovation.
Contact Information:
📞 Phone: +44 077 4455 8645
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 89 Exning Rd, London E16 4ND, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about cookie usage or your privacy rights, feel free to contact us.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide valuable statistics on how the website is used.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — stay on your device for a set period.
- First-party cookies — placed by Book Price.
- Third-party cookies — placed by external partners (e.g., analytics, marketing).
Cookies DO NOT give us access to your files, personal data stored on your device, or any information you do not voluntarily provide.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Book Price uses cookies to:
3.1. Ensure Website Functionality
- Enable shopping cart functionality
- Maintain user sessions
- Allow secure login and account management
- Manage cookie consent settings
3.2. Improve Website Performance & User Experience
- Analyse which pages users visit most
- Monitor loading speed and technical performance
- Optimise navigation and structure
3.3. Personalise Content
- Recommend books based on your browsing behaviour
- Remember your preferences (language, region, saved items)
3.4. Marketing & Advertising
- Provide relevant book recommendations
- Measure the effectiveness of ads
- Prevent showing you repeated irrelevant ads
- Support affiliate or referral tracking
We use cookies only when necessary and in compliance with UK regulations.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed overview of cookie categories:
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
(These cannot be disabled as they are required for website operation.)
Used for:
- Shopping cart functionality
- Secure checkout and payment processing
- User authentication
- Preventing fraud and security breaches
- Managing cookie consent tools
Examples:session_id, cart_token, cookie_consent_status
4.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand website activity such as:
- Which books users are viewing
- How long visitors stay on a page
- Whether users experience errors
- How traffic flows across pages and categories
Typical third-party services:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
- Hotjar
All analytics data is anonymised and used only to enhance the website experience.
4.3. Functional Cookies
Used to:
- Save your preferences
- Remember viewed items
- Store login-related settings
- Improve search and filter functionality
Examples:user_preferences, language_selection
4.4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us deliver personalised marketing:
- Show relevant offers (e.g., programming books, finance books)
- Support retargeting across platforms
- Track performance of advertising campaigns
- Integrate with third-party advertising tools
Common providers include:
- Google Ads
- Meta Pixel
- Affiliate tracking services
You can disable these cookies at any time.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Certain trusted partners may set cookies on our website. These include:
- Payment processors
- Analytics platforms
- Marketing networks
- Social media extensions
- Security and anti-fraud tools
Book Price does not control the content or settings of third-party cookies. You can manage them via your browser settings or opt-out pages offered by the providers.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over how cookies operate on your device.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Adjust your preferences via our cookie banner
- Delete cookies stored on your browser
- Block cookies via browser settings
Instructions for Popular Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies
Restricting cookies may impact website performance, including ability to purchase products.
7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we use cookies based on:
- Consent — for analytics, marketing, and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interest — for core site functionality and fraud-prevention
You may withdraw consent at any time.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in legal requirements
- Improvements in our cookie practices
- New technologies or services implemented on the website
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding cookie usage, contact us:
📞 Phone: +44 077 4455 8645
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 89 Exning Rd, London E16 4ND, United Kingdom
We are always happy to help clarify how your data is used and protected.