Cookie Policy
Effective Date: November 13, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp. uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and shopping cart contents
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity
- Load Balancing: Ensure website stability and performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Language and region preferences
- Recently viewed books
- Username and email (if you choose "Remember Me")
- Wishlist items
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Books and categories browsed
- Search terms used
- Error messages encountered
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use cookies to:
- Show relevant book recommendations
- Remember items in your cart across sessions
- Provide personalized offers based on your interests
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third parties that also set cookies, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
- Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions
- Social Media: If you choose to share our content
4. Cookie Lifespan
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until you close your browser |
| Login Cookies | 2 weeks (if "Remember Me" is selected) |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years |
| Cookie Consent | 1 year |
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies through:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
Cookie Settings Links
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your shopping cart may not persist between sessions
- Personalized recommendations may not be available
- Some features of the website may not function properly
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
16 Jaime St., Carmel 1, Bahay Toro, Quezon City
Email: privacy@booksatbp.com
Phone: +63 (2) 8888-BOOK
Cookie Consent: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.