Last updated · April 2026
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device to remember you across pages and visits. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels) are covered by this policy too.
Cookies we use
Essential
Required to operate the site — cart, session, authentication. These cannot be disabled.
session— keeps you logged in and preserves your cartcart_id— links your browser to your active ordercsrf— security token for form submissions
Analytics (optional)
Help us understand site usage so we can improve. Anonymised where possible.
- Page views and time on page
- Device, browser, and country (aggregate)
Marketing (optional)
Used if we run paid campaigns. We do not share cookie data with advertisers beyond what's needed to measure campaign results.
How to control cookies
You can clear cookies in your browser settings at any time. If you decline the optional categories, essential cookies still work so the site remains functional. Note: disabling essential cookies will prevent login and checkout from working.
Do Not Track
We honour the Do Not Track browser signal for analytics and marketing cookies.
Questions
Email info@irvingbooks.com if you'd like more detail on any specific cookie.