This page explains what cookies YourStarsBook uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. Cookies allow a site to remember information (like that you are logged in, or that you accepted a banner) and provide some functionality across visits.
These cookies are required for the site to work. We do not ask for consent to use them because without them you could not complete an order, and that is the core service.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Keeps your order draft and cart across pages. Required for the wizard. | Session |
ysb_consent_token |
Random ID used to record your cookie consent in our audit log (GDPR Art. 7 requirement). | 1 year |
ysb_consent |
Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask again on every page. | 1 year |
| Stripe / PayPal cookies | Required during checkout for fraud detection and to complete the payment. Set by the payment processor while you are on their secure page. | Session |
Google reCAPTCHA (_GRECAPTCHA) |
Distinguishes real customers from automated bots trying to abuse the order form. Set only while you are on the checkout page. | 6 months |
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They are off by default and only load if you accept them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) |
Anonymous pageview and event tracking, IP-anonymized. | 2 years |
Help us measure ad performance and show you relevant content on other sites. Also off by default.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Meta Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) |
Used by Facebook/Instagram to measure ad effectiveness and to retarget visitors. | 3 months |
Click the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer to open the banner again and update your choices. You can also withdraw consent at any time, in which case analytics and marketing cookies will be deleted from your browser the next time you visit a page.
Most browsers allow you to block all cookies through settings, but doing so will break the order flow because the session cookie is required. We do not currently honor the Do Not Track signal because there is no consensus on what it should mean — but we default to “no analytics / no marketing” until you actively accept.
Under GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA (California) you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@yourstarsbook.com.