Last updated: August 22, 2025
Effective date: August 22, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
This Cookie Policy explains how Dane Griggs ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website danegriggs.com (the "Website").
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are essential for providing services you request.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gdpr-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 365 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 with privacy-enhanced configuration.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Stores session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies enable personalized book marketing and help us reach readers interested in romance and fantasy genres. They track book interactions and optimize advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel browser identifier | 90 days |
| _fbc | Facebook Click ID for conversion tracking | 90 days |
| fb_pixel_events | Stores pending events when offline | Session |
Privacy Note: All analytics data is processed in aggregate and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from this data, and it's used solely to improve our content and reach readers interested in our books.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are required for basic features like remembering your preferences and maintaining security.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google provides comprehensive privacy controls and data processing agreements.
We use Meta Pixel to optimize our book marketing campaigns and reach readers interested in our genres. Meta provides privacy controls and respects user consent choices.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify users through the website and update the "Last updated" date.
If you have questions about our cookie practices or need help managing your preferences:
Email: privacy@danegriggs.com
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Question"
Response Time: Within 48 hours