Cookie Policy & GDPR Compliance

Last updated: August 12, 2025

1. Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device as you are browsing. They are used widely to "remember" you and your preferences, either for a single visit or for multiple repeat visits.

Our Use of Cookies

Most Recommended Books itself does not use cookies. We do not set any first-party cookies on your device.

Other Technologies We Use

While we don't use cookies, we do use other technologies:

  • •Local Storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser's local storage. This is similar to a cookie but is not sent to our servers.
  • •Analytics (DataFast): Our analytics provider may use various tracking technologies to collect anonymous usage data. Please refer to DataFast's privacy policy for details.
  • •Contact Form: If you use our contact form, we process the email you provide and your message solely to reply. No cookies are set for this.

Third-Party Services

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

  • •Amazon: When you click on our affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies according to their cookie policy
  • •CloudFront CDN: May use cookies for content delivery optimization

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each service's privacy policy for more information.

Managing Cookies and Similar Technologies

You can control and manage cookies and similar technologies through:

  • •Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • •Browser extensions that block tracking scripts
  • •Clearing your browser's local storage to remove theme preferences

2. GDPR Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy. We are committed to GDPR compliance.

Our Compliance Measures

  • •Minimal Data Collection: We only collect anonymous analytics data necessary for website improvement
  • •Personal Data Only If You Submit It: If you use our contact form, we process your email address and message solely to respond.
  • •Transparency: This policy clearly explains what data we collect and how we use it
  • •User Control: You can opt-out of analytics and clear local storage at any time

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for any data processing is legitimate interest in:

  • •Improving our website and user experience
  • •Understanding how visitors use our content
  • •Ensuring website security and performance
  • •Consent: Responding to messages you send via our contact form

Your Rights Under GDPR

Although we collect minimal data (and only personal data if you use the contact form), you have the following rights:

  • •Right to Access: Request information about any data we process
  • •Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • •Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • •Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • •Right to Object: Object to data processing
  • •Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

International Data Transfers

Our third-party services (DataFast, Amazon, and our email provider) may process data in various countries. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for information about their data transfer practices and safeguards.

3. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We collect minimal personal information only if you contact us. We do not sell personal information.

4. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy and GDPR compliance information at any time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.

5. Contact Information

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at mostrecommendedbooks@gmail.com