Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 5, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. Our Approach
Mybrary uses only strictly essential cookies — the minimum required to make the Service work. We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. Your privacy matters more than our metrics.
3. Cookies We Use
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
mybrary_session |
Keeps you logged in and maintains your session state. | 2 hours (or until you close your browser) |
XSRF-TOKEN |
Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. This is a security measure. | 2 hours |
remember_web_* |
Keeps you logged in across browser sessions if you choose "Remember me". | 5 years |
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage for non-personal preferences:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
appearance |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference. |
cookie_consent |
Remembers that you have acknowledged the cookie notice. |
Local storage data never leaves your browser and is not sent to our servers.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Mybrary does not set or allow any third-party cookies. We do not use advertising networks, social media widgets, or analytics services that would place cookies on your device.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to Mybrary.
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
7. Changes to This Policy
If we ever introduce new cookies, we will update this policy and re-display the cookie consent notice.
8. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected].