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We keep cookies to a minimum. Everything required to sign you in, keep your readings private and enforce fair-use limits is essential; anything else is optional and only set with your consent.
Last updated: August 13, 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We also use local storage, which works similarly but stays on your device and is never sent with every request. In this policy "cookies" covers both.
2. Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication session | Essential | Keeps you signed in and protects your account and readings. | Session / up to 30 days |
| Security & abuse prevention | Essential | Detects automated traffic and enforces free-reading fair-use limits. | Up to 12 months |
| Preferences (local storage) | Essential | Remembers your music on/off choice, reading progress and cookie banner decision. | Until you clear your browser |
| Analytics | Optional | Aggregated page and feature usage so we can improve the experience. | Up to 12 months |
3. What we do not do
- We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
- We do not sell or share cookie data with data brokers.
- We do not use cookies to read the content of your readings or chats.
4. Your choices
When you first visit, the cookie banner lets you accept optional cookies or keep essential ones only. You can change your mind at any time using the button below, or by clearing site data in your browser. Blocking essential cookies will sign you out and break saved readings.
5. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@liveoracle.com.