Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide functionality, and deliver information to website owners.
Novel Scout uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sessionid |
Maintains your session state across page requests | 2 weeks |
csrftoken |
Security measure to prevent CSRF attacks on forms | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you accept non-essential cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
hCaptcha: When you submit the subscription form, hCaptcha sets cookies to verify you're not a bot. See hCaptcha's Privacy Policy for details.
When you first visit Novel Scout, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
Your choice is stored in localStorage and a cookie_consent cookie for 1 year.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser data and revisiting the site.
Most browsers allow you to:
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Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your activity by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Novel Scout respects your cookie consent choices as the primary indicator of your tracking preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: