Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 13, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how sagabox ("we", "us", “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our reading platform and mobile applications. This policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions  and Privacy Notice.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: Enable core features like user authentication and account management
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and improve security
• Preferences: Remember your settings, language preferences, and customization choices
• Performance: Analyze how you use our Service to improve functionality
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns and measure the effectiveness of our content
• Personalization: Deliver personalized content and book recommendations
• Advertising: Show relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Examples of essential cookies:

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the platform
• Security cookies: Detect abuse and protect your account
• Session cookies: Store temporary data during your browsing session
• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Performance Cookies

Examples of performance cookies:

• Analytics cookies: Track page views, session duration, and navigation paths
• Error tracking: Identify technical issues and bugs
• Load time monitoring: Measure page performance and loading speeds

3.3 Functional Cookies

Examples of functional cookies:

• Reading preferences: Font size, theme, reading mode settings
• Language preferences: Your preferred language and region
• Layout preferences: Grid vs. list view, sorting preferences
• Volume and playback: Audio settings for audiobooks (if applicable)

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Examples of targeting cookies:

• Generic content: You will see less personalized recommendations
• Ads may be less relevant: Without targeting cookies, ads will not be personalized

Essential cookies are required for the Service to function. If you block these, you may not be able to use sagabox at all.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you use our Service. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you check the third-party websites for more information.

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic and user behavior
• Mixpanel: Analyzes user interactions and engagement patterns
• Amplitude: Measures product usage and feature adoption

4.2 Advertising Networks

• Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting
• Twitter Ads: Measures ad performance and engagement

4.3 Social Media

• Facebook: Social sharing and login functionality
• Twitter: Social sharing and embedded content
• Instagram: Social sharing and embedded content

4.4 Payment Processors

• Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• PayPal: Payment processing and transaction management

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies:

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images embedded in web pages and emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and user behavior. We use pixels to measure the effectiveness of our communications and advertising campaigns.

5.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage and session storage allow us to store data locally in your browser. We use local storage to cache content, store preferences, and enable offline functionality.

5.3 SDKs and APIs

In our mobile applications, we use software development kits (SDKs) from third-party providers for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising. These SDKs may collect device information and usage data.

6. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

6.1 Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential functions like maintaining your login during a browsing session
• Do not collect information from your device

6.2 Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits
• Typical lifespan: 30 days to 2 years, depending on purpose

Cookie Retention Periods

• Authentication: Session duration or 30 days
• Preferences: 1 year
• Analytics: 2 years
• Advertising: 90 days to 1 year

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit sagabox, we display a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your account or using the cookie preference link in our footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies currently stored on your device
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

Browser-specific instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking (disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”)
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads (opt out of personalized ads)

7.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Login issues: You may need to log in repeatedly as authentication cookies are blocked
• Lost preferences: Your settings and customizations will not be saved
• Reduced functionality: Certain features may not work properly
• Generic content: You will see less personalized recommendations
• Ads may be less relevant: Without targeting cookies, ads will not be personalized

Essential cookies are required for the Service to function. If you block these, you may not be able to use sagabox at all.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

At this time, sagabox does not respond to DNT signals. We honor the cookie preferences you set through our cookie consent tool and your browser settings.

10. Cookies and Children

Our Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our Service. Users aged 13–17 should review this policy with a parent or guardian.

Parents can learn more about how to protect children's privacy online at the FTC’s website.

11. International Transfers

Some of our cookie and analytics providers are based outside your country and may process your data internationally. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of cookie data to countries that may have different data protection standards than your country.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

12. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date
• Updating our cookie consent banner if significant changes affect your choices
• Sending email notifications for substantial changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookies Policy.

13. Contact Us

For refund requests or questions about this policy, please contact us:

This Refund Policy is part of our Terms & Conditions. By subscribing to sagabox, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Refund Policy.