Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2025

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 to provide information to website owners.

2. How I Use Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Enable certain functionality of the website
  • Understand how visitors interact with the website

3. Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

Functional Storage (localStorage)

I use your browser's localStorage to improve your reading experience. This is not a cookie but works similarly to remember your preferences.

Storage Name Purpose Duration
lotus-girl-reading-position Saves your reading position in the free sample so you can continue where you left off Until cleared
lotus-girl-font-size Remembers your preferred font size in the e-book reader Until cleared

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on my pages.

Service Purpose More Information
MailerLite Newsletter signup forms and tracking subscriber engagement MailerLite Cookie Policy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel Measures advertising effectiveness and tracks website interactions to improve ad targeting Meta Cookie Policy
Google Analytics / Google Ads Analyses website traffic and measures advertising effectiveness Google Cookie Policy

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the website may not function properly, and you may see the cookie consent banner on each visit.

5. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about my use of cookies, please contact:

Daniel A. Riddle
Email: author@danielariddle.com

7. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

For information about your privacy rights, please see my Privacy Policy.