What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text fragments saved in your browser or mobile application when you visit a website. They help recognise your device and store selected settings or actions you’ve taken — such as interface preferences or navigation behaviour.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies, which are temporary and deleted once you close the browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain stored on your device for a longer period and are used on future visits
- First-party cookies, which come directly from our site
- Third-party cookies, placed by integrated services or tools
All these tools are referred to collectively here as “cookies.”
Why Cookies Are Used
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the site works as intended
- Track general usage patterns to improve structure and performance
- Provide a more tailored experience based on your previous activity
- Display content in a language appropriate to your location or selection
- Enable delivery of content that may be more relevant to your interests
Some cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the site, while others are optional and support analytics, personalisation, or content optimisation.
Categories of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the operation of the website and ensure that pages load correctly, features are accessible, and user sessions are secure. Disabling these may result in loss of access to certain features.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us measure how users interact with the site. Data collected may include visit duration, navigation patterns, and device type — always in aggregate form. This helps improve user experience and system reliability.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences — like interface settings, language, or display options. Disabling them may lead to repetitive configuration tasks across visits.
Targeting Cookies
Used to deliver content that better aligns with your interests or behaviour. These cookies support personalised elements and may help limit repetitive messages.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies behave in your browser settings. If you prefer not to store non-essential cookies, you can reject or withdraw consent using available tools in your browser or through the site’s own cookie preferences module.
Blocking all cookies may cause certain areas of the site to function improperly, especially those that rely on session handling or interface personalisation.
Each browser has its own options for managing cookies — such as viewing, blocking, or deleting them. If you use multiple devices, you’ll need to set preferences for each one.
We recommend adjusting cookie preferences through the site interface, which provides more granular control without affecting essential functionality.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will appear on this page, so you can stay informed about how cookies are used on bookabet.ug.