Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

How We Use Cookies

Faststory uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, measure the effectiveness of our content, and improve our services. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying relevant and engaging advertisements. With your consent, we may use these cookies to show you personalized content and advertisements based on your interests.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use:

Cookie Details Table

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session and campaign data 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
user_preferences Stores your website preferences and settings 6 months Functional

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience and analyze our website performance. These third parties may also use cookies for their own purposes:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our website. The information collected by Google Analytics is typically anonymous and includes details such as the number of visitors, where they came from, and the pages they visited.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. Google may set cookies to ensure fonts are loaded properly and to analyze font usage patterns. These cookies help improve the performance and appearance of our website.

Payment Processors

When you make a payment through our website, our payment processors may set cookies to ensure secure transaction processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are essential for completing your purchase safely.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also customize your preferences by selecting which types of cookies you want to allow.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"

Safari

  1. Click Safari → Preferences
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Choose your cookie preferences

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Click "Cookies and site data" to manage settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. You may experience issues with navigation, account access, and form submissions.

Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies won't affect your browsing experience, but it will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website and making improvements.

Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized experience. You may need to re-enter preferences and settings each time you visit.

Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies means you may see less relevant advertisements, but it won't affect the core functionality of our website.

Cookie Consent and GDPR

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to:

  • Be informed about our cookie usage
  • Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Access information about what cookies are set
  • Object to the use of cookies for marketing purposes

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or other appropriate means.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For general inquiries, you can also reach us at contact@faststory.top.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: