Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

StoryHell uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication and account access.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains your session when logged in Session
auth_token Authenticates your account Session

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Language Preference: Remembers your language selection
  • Theme Settings: Stores your display preferences
  • Reading Progress: Saves your progress in books you're reading

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We may use services such as:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Social media platforms for content sharing
  • Content delivery networks for faster loading

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of StoryHell may not function properly, including:

  • Unable to stay logged in
  • Loss of personalized preferences
  • Limited functionality of certain features

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store information on your device. This includes:

  • User preferences and settings
  • Temporary data for improved performance
  • Offline content caching

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.

Last Updated: November 15, 2025