Litpeer Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16 December 2025

Who We Are

Litpeer is a global book-based social platform available via web and mobile applications. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and comply with privacy regulations in jurisdictions where we operate.

Who You Are

You are a user or visitor accessing Litpeer through a browser or mobile device. This Cookies Policy explains how and why we use cookies, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or app. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide analytics and personalised content.

We also use local storage, pixels, and device identifiers for similar purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for core functionality (e.g. login, session management, security, fraud prevention). Without these, our platform won’t function properly.

Authentication token
Session ID
Security verification

2. Functional Cookies

Used to remember your settings and preferences.

Language selection
UI layout or theme
Saved reading preferences

3. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to measure website/app usage, performance, and errors.

Google Analytics (IP-masked)
Server-side usage logs
Crash reporting tools (if applicable)

4. Marketing & Personalisation Cookies (Limited Use)

We may use these for future features like book recommendations or targeted campaigns. These are subject to opt-in consent.

Social media integrations (e.g. sharing buttons)
Ad performance trackers (when applicable)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties (data processors) when using embedded tools:

Zoom SDK (e.g. TURN server performance)
Brevo (Sendinblue) (e.g. email interaction tracking)
Google Analytics (anonymised, consent-based)

All third-party cookies are reviewed and controlled through our cookie consent manager.

Your Choices

We respect your privacy. You can:

Accept or reject non-essential cookies using our consent banner
Withdraw consent at any time by visiting Cookie Settings
Use browser settings to block or delete cookies
Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in supported browsers

Region-Specific Notes

We comply with:

UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR
Australia Privacy Act 1988 (for browser-based tracking)
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

Retention

Cookies are retained as follows:

Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: 1–12 months depending on purpose

You may review expiry durations in our cookie consent panel.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or your data: Email: support@litpeer.com

To learn more about how we protect your data, visit our Privacy Policy.