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In the United Kingdom, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR govern the use of cookies. Under UK law, we do not require your consent for cookies that are strictly necessary for core functionality. For all other cookies (analytics and advertising), we request your explicit opt-in consent before activation.
| Category | Cookie / Storage Name | Purpose & Expiry | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | uk_thriller_cookie_consent |
Stores your choice regarding optional cookies (12 months). | Legitimate Interest (Exempt from PECR consent) |
| Functional (Web-Reader) | vance_reading_theme, vance_font_size |
Remembers your reader theme (Noir, Sepia, Light) and font scale (Local Storage). | Legitimate Interest |
| Analytics & Measurement | _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics) |
Collects anonymous reader journey statistics to optimize website performance (up to 14 months). | Consent (Opt-In) |
| Marketing & Attribution | _fbp (Meta Pixel) |
Measures the effectiveness of Meta Ads campaigns (UK audience) and prevents showing repetitive adverts (90 days). | Consent (Opt-In) |
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