Last updated: 7 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Glamorgist (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (“cookies”) when you visit www.stylestorybook.com (the “Site”). It complements our Privacy Policy and is written in accordance with:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the ePrivacy Directive (a.k.a. “EU Cookie Law”) — still the binding EU framework after the withdrawal of the proposed ePrivacy Regulation in February 2025 Cookiebot
- United Kingdom Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
- United States state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
- Other applicable national laws where our users reside (e.g., Canada’s PIPEDA, Australia’s Privacy Act 1988).
By continuing to browse our Site after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, unless you adjust your preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager or your browser settings. You can withdraw or modify consent at any time (see Section 7).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve user experience. Technologies that perform similar functions—such as HTML5 local storage, web beacons, pixels, and device fingerprinting—are treated as cookies for the purpose of this policy.
3. Why We Use Cookies
| Purpose | Explanation | Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure login, payment processing, and load balancing. | Legitimate interest / performance of a contract |
| Performance & Analytics | Collect aggregated, anonymous statistics on how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics 4). | Consent |
| Functional | Remember user choices like language, font size, or region to personalize content. | Consent |
| Advertising & Marketing | Deliver relevant ads, limit ad frequency, measure campaign effectiveness (e.g., Pinterest Tag, Meta Pixel). | Consent |
| Social Media | Facilitate content sharing via platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or X. | Consent |
*Under GDPR/UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies may rely on “legitimate interest” (Article 6(1)(f)) or “performance of a contract” (Article 6(1)(b)); all other categories require prior, explicit consent.
4. Cookies We Set
Below is a non‑exhaustive list that auto‑updates via our Cookie Consent Manager. Specific cookie names, providers, purposes, and lifespans may change when services evolve.
| Category | Cookie Name / Provider | Default Expiry | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | __cf_bm (Cloudflare) | 30 min | Bot mitigation & content delivery |
| Performance | _ga, _ga_<container_id> (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years | Site usage analytics |
| Functional | languagePref (Glamorgist) | 1 year | Stores user‑selected language |
| Advertising | _pin_unauth (Pinterest Tag) | 1 year | Ad attribution & retargeting |
| Social | xs, fr (Facebook) | 90 days | Enable share & like buttons |
5. Third‑Party Cookies
Third‑party cookies are set by domains other than stylestorybook.com. We do not control their operation. Providers may combine data from this Site with information collected elsewhere. Please review their individual privacy/cookie policies:
- Google: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram): facebook.com/policies/cookies
- Pinterest: policy.pinterest.com/cookies
6. Cookie Lifespans
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiry date or manual deletion. Retention periods adhere to “no longer than necessary” principles; we assess necessity annually.
7. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent
7.1 Cookie Consent Manager
Click the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer to:
- Review detailed descriptions of every cookie.
- Toggle consent on/off per category (except Strictly Necessary).
- Generate a record of your consent status (time‑stamped for GDPR/CCPA compliance).
7.2 Browser Controls
Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Guides: Chrome ▸ Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies; Firefox ▸ Options › Privacy; Safari ▸ Preferences › Privacy. Blocking all cookies may degrade Site functionality.
7.3 “Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information” (CCPA/CPRA)
California visitors can opt out of sale or sharing of personal information by clicking “Do Not Sell/Share My Info” in the footer or emailing privacy@stylestorybook.com.
7.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Our Site recognizes compliant GPC signals. When detected, we treat them as an opt‑out request for all non‑essential cookies linked to data “sale” or “sharing” under relevant US laws.
8. Other Tracking Technologies
We also use:
- Web beacons/pixels – tiny images that monitor user actions (e.g., email open rates).
- Local Storage – stores data like user preferences in your browser (no expiry until cleared).
- SDKs (Mobile) – for users of our Progressive Web App, SDKs function similarly to cookies.
These technologies follow the same consent rules as cookies.
9. International Data Transfers
Some third‑party providers operate in countries without an adequacy decision from the European Commission. Where applicable, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and supplementary measures (encryption, pseudonymization) to protect data in transit and at rest.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly set non‑essential cookies on devices of users we determine to be under 16 without parental consent, in line with GDPR Article 8 and COPPA (US).
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Material revisions will be announced via a banner or email (if we have your address) at least 14 days before the new policy takes effect. The “Last updated” date will always indicate the latest revision.
12. Contact Us
- Data Controller: Glamorgist, 123 Fifth Ave, Suite 6B, New York, NY 10010, USA
- Email: privacy@stylestorybook.com
- EU Representative (Article 27 GDPR): Whitfield Digital Ltd., 12 Tallinn Str., 10145 Tallinn, Estonia
- UK Representative (UK GDPR): Whitfield Digital UK Ltd., 71‑75 Shelton St., London WC2H 9JQ
For questions about this Cookie Policy or your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@stylestorybook.com.
By clicking “Accept All Cookies” or continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.