We Get To Serve Books (WGTS)
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026
| This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use on wegettoservebooks.com, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and is required under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable laws. |
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by websites to make them work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.
When you visit our Website at https://wegettoservebooks.com/, our server and our third-party service partners may place cookies on your device. These cookies allow our Website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about you and your preferences.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that exist only during your browser session and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device after your browser session ends, for a defined period of time or until you manually delete them.
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our Website (wegettoservebooks.com).
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than our Website — such as Google AdSense, analytics providers, or payment processors — when their content or services are embedded on our pages.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We Get To Serve Books uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our Website functions correctly and our WooCommerce store operates properly (shopping cart, checkout, account login);
- To remember your preferences and settings on return visits;
- To analyze how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance, content, and user experience;
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense — including personalized (interest-based) ads — both on our Website and across the Google Display Network;
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns;
- To detect and prevent fraud, security threats, and abuse;
- To comply with our legal obligations, including obtaining your consent for non-essential cookies where required by law.
| Google AdSense, which we use to display advertisements on our Website, places third-party cookies on your device to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests across the internet. Your consent to advertising cookies is required in many jurisdictions, including the EU and UK. |
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for our Website and online store to function. Without them, you would not be able to browse our Website, add items to your shopping cart, complete a purchase, or log into your account. These cookies do not collect information used for marketing or tracking your browsing activity outside our Website.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings, as disabling them would prevent our Website from functioning.
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
| WordPress (wp_*) | Essential / Session | Session | Manages WordPress session state, authentication, and security nonces for logged-in users and admin functions. |
| WooCommerce (woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart) | Essential / Session | Session | Tracks the contents of your shopping cart so items are retained as you browse. |
| WooCommerce (woocommerce_session_*) | Essential / Persistent | 2 days | Maintains your shopping session, allowing you to proceed through checkout. |
| wp-settings-* | Essential / Persistent | 1 year | Stores your WordPress interface preferences if you are a registered user or admin. |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Essential / Session | Session | Confirms that you are logged into your account while you browse our site. |
| wordpress_sec_* | Essential / Session | Session | Security cookie used to protect account login and admin functions. |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use our Website — such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and where visitors come from. This data helps us improve how our Website works and understand what content resonates most with our community.
Analytics cookies do not collect personally identifiable information directly. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies require your consent in certain jurisdictions.
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
| Google Analytics (_ga) | Analytics / Persistent | 2 years | Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks user sessions across our Website. Collects anonymized data on traffic and behavior. |
| Google Analytics (_ga_*) | Analytics / Persistent | 2 years | Used by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to persist session state and track user interactions on our Website. |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | Analytics / Persistent | 24 hours | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. |
| Google Analytics (_gat) | Analytics / Session | 1 minute | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. |
3.3 Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you have made — such as your currency preference, previously viewed products, or whether you have dismissed certain notices — to provide a more personalized and convenient experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services are embedded on our pages.
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | Functional / Persistent | Session | Stores a list of recently viewed products to display in the ‘Recently Viewed’ widget on our store. |
| wp-wpml_current_language | Functional / Persistent | 24 hours | Remembers language preferences if language settings are active on our Website. |
| cookie_notice_accepted / cookie_consent | Functional / Persistent | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not shown the consent banner on every visit. |
| elementor | Functional / Persistent | 1 year | Used by the Elementor page builder to store preferences related to page display and formatting. |
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)
These cookies are placed by Google AdSense and its advertising network partners when you visit our Website. They are used to build a profile of your interests and browsing behavior — both on our Website and across other websites that participate in the Google advertising network — so that relevant, personalized advertisements can be displayed to you.
Advertising cookies are third-party cookies and are governed by Google’s own Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. These cookies require your explicit consent in the EU, UK, and other jurisdictions with opt-in cookie consent requirements.
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
| Google AdSense (__gads / __gpi) | Advertising / Persistent | 13 months | Set by Google to register what ads have been displayed to you and to prevent the same ad from showing too frequently. Also used for ad targeting and reporting. |
| Google AdSense (IDE) | Advertising / Persistent | 13 months | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report your actions after viewing or clicking an advertisement, to measure effectiveness and serve targeted ads. |
| Google AdSense (DSID) | Advertising / Session | Session | Used to identify a signed-in Google user when they visit a page in the Google Display Network for ad targeting purposes. |
| Google Ads (NID) | Advertising / Persistent | 6 months | Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, including preferred language, number of search results, and Google SafeSearch activation. |
| Google Ads (CONSENT) | Advertising / Persistent | 2 years | Stores your cookie consent status for Google’s services in connection with Google’s consent mode. |
| Google Ads (1P_JAR) | Advertising / Persistent | 30 days | Collects website statistics and tracks conversion rates for Google advertising campaigns. |
| Google Ads (AID / APISID / SAPISID) | Advertising / Persistent | 2 years | Used by Google to build a profile of website visitor interests and show relevant ads on other sites. Linked to your Google account if signed in. |
| Google (ANID) | Advertising / Persistent | 13 months | Used by Google to enable advertising services — including ad personalization — on Google-affiliated sites and third-party websites. |
| These advertising cookies may track your browsing behavior across many websites over time to build a detailed interest profile. If you do not wish to receive personalized advertising, please use the opt-out options described in Section 5 of this Cookie Policy. |
3.5 Payment and Security Cookies
When you proceed to checkout or make a payment through our Website, our payment partners (including PayPal) may place cookies on your device to facilitate the secure processing of your transaction, detect fraud, and prevent unauthorized payments.
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
| PayPal (ts, tsrce, x-pp-s) | Security / Session | Session / 3 years | Used by PayPal to detect and prevent fraud during payment transactions. Helps ensure payment security and session integrity. |
| PayPal (enforce_policy, cookie_check) | Security / Persistent | 1–3 years | Used by PayPal to enforce privacy and cookie consent policies and verify that your browser accepts cookies. |
4. Cookie Consent
4.1 Our Consent Approach
In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This applies specifically to:
- Analytics and performance cookies (Category 3.2)
- Functional and preference cookies (Category 3.3) — where not strictly necessary
- Advertising and targeting cookies, including all Google AdSense cookies (Category 3.4)
Strictly necessary cookies (Category 3.1) and security cookies (Category 3.5) are placed without your consent, as they are essential for our Website to function.
4.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner or notice that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — including analytics and advertising cookies;
- Reject all non-essential cookies — strictly necessary cookies will still be placed;
- Customize your cookie preferences by category.
Your cookie preference will be saved and remembered for future visits (typically for 12 months). You may change your cookie preferences at any time using the methods described in Section 5.
4.3 Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)): For all non-essential cookies — including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): For strictly necessary cookies required to provide you with our Website and e-commerce services, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
- Contract Performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): For cookies necessary to process your order or deliver a service you have requested (such as maintaining your shopping cart during checkout).
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have several options to manage, restrict, or delete cookies placed on your device. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, including your ability to add items to your cart, complete a purchase, or log into your account.
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser’s “Settings,” “Preferences,” or “Privacy” menus. The following links provide guidance for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Through your browser settings you can: view all cookies currently stored on your device; delete all or specific cookies; block all cookies from all websites; block third-party cookies only; or allow all cookies.
5.2 Google AdSense and Advertising Opt-Out
To opt out of Google’s interest-based (personalized) advertising specifically, you have the following options:
- Google Ad Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com/ to manage your Google advertising preferences, including opting out of personalized ads.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: Download and install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Visit https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies, including Google.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out (US): Visit https://optout.aboutads.info/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies.
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ to manage your advertising cookie preferences across participating European advertising networks.
- IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework: Our cookie consent tool operates in accordance with the IAB Europe TCF where applicable.
5.3 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can manage advertising identifiers through your device settings:
- Apple iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to control app tracking permissions. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising to opt out of personalized ads.
- Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of ad personalization or reset your advertising ID.
5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally agreed standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We encourage you to use the specific opt-out tools described above to control your cookie and tracking preferences.
5.5 Withdrawing Consent
If you have previously consented to non-essential cookies and wish to withdraw your consent, you can do so at any time by:
- Clearing the cookies stored on your device through your browser settings;
- Revisiting our cookie consent banner or preference center (if available on our Website);
- Contacting us at wegettoservebooks@gmail.com to request assistance with your cookie preferences.
Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie use that took place before you withdrew consent.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to the cookies we set directly, our Website uses services and embeds content from third parties who may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for them. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.
The following third-party services currently active on our Website may place cookies on your device:
Google LLC
Google places cookies through multiple services on our Website, including Google AdSense (advertising), Google Analytics (analytics), Google Fonts, and Google Site Kit. Google’s Cookie Policy is available at:
PayPal
PayPal places security and session cookies when you use PayPal as your payment method at checkout. PayPal’s Cookie Statement is available at:
WordPress and WooCommerce (Automattic)
Our Website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce. These platforms place functional and session cookies necessary for our Website and store to operate. Automattic’s Cookie Policy is available at:
Elementor
Our Website uses the Elementor page builder plugin, which may place cookies related to page display preferences. Elementor’s Privacy Policy is available at:
7. Cookies and Children
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. Google AdSense is configured not to serve personalized advertising to users known to be under the age of 13, in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and Google’s own policies.
Parents and guardians who are concerned about cookies being placed on a child’s device should use parental control software or configure their child’s browser to block or restrict cookies. Please refer to Section 5 for guidance on managing cookie settings.
8. Cookies and International Users
8.1 European Union and United Kingdom
If you are visiting our Website from the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), your rights regarding cookies are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in each EU member state). Under these laws:
- We are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (including analytics and advertising cookies) on your device;
- You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time;
- You have the right to access information about the cookies we use and their purposes;
- You may lodge a complaint about our cookie practices with your national data protection authority (for EU users) or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
8.2 Nigeria
If you are visiting our Website from Nigeria, your rights regarding cookies and personal data are protected by the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). We are committed to handling your data in accordance with these laws and providing you with the ability to manage your cookie preferences as described in Section 5.
8.3 United States — California
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Advertising cookies placed by Google AdSense may constitute “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law. You may opt out of this sharing by using the tools described in Section 5.2 or by contacting us at wegettoservebooks@gmail.com.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we update this Cookie Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
For significant changes — such as the introduction of new categories of cookies or new third-party cookie providers — we will provide more prominent notice, which may include an updated cookie consent banner on our Website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our Website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy, subject to your cookie consent preferences.
10. Related Policies and Further Information
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our other legal documents:
- Privacy Policy: Explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data — available at https://wegettoservebooks.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms and Conditions: Governs your use of our Website, products, and services — available at https://wegettoservebooks.com/terms-and-conditions/
- Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Covers content limitations and legal disclaimers — available at https://wegettoservebooks.com/disclaimer/
No Refund Policy: All sales are final — available at https://wegettoservebooks.com/no-refund-policy/
For more general information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit:
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
We Get To Serve Books (WGTS)
Founder: Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval
- Email: wegettoservebooks@gmail.com
- Website: https://wegettoservebooks.com/
- Contact Form: https://wegettoservebooks.com/contact/
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
| We Get To Serve Books is committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and respecting your privacy preferences. Thank you for trusting us with your visit — because we don’t just have to serve you well, we GET to! |
This Cookie Policy was prepared specifically for We Get To Serve Books (WGTS)
Founded by Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval | wegettoservebooks.com | wegettoservebooks@gmail.com