Cookie Policy
Last Updated & Effective: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Malfoy Manga uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and Google AdSense partner requirements.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your reading preferences across chapters, ensure secure user authentication, and provide analytical and advertising information to the platform owners.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential for the operation of our platform. They include session cookies for keeping you signed in, safeguarding against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and distributing server workloads.
Used to remember choices you make (such as vertical webtoon reader mode, comic panel zoom level, and dark mode interface settings) so you don't have to reconfigure them every visit.
Collect aggregated, anonymous statistics about how visitors interact with Malfoy Manga, such as which manga genres are most popular and average reader load times.
Placed by Google and authorized digital advertising networks to deliver relevant advertisements, limit repetitive ads, and detect click fraud.
3. Platform Cookie Inventory
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| malfoy_session | Malfoy Manga | Stores cryptographic session token for authenticated user login. | 30 Days | Strictly Necessary |
| malfoy_cookie_consent | Malfoy Manga | Stores user cookie consent choices and timestamp. | 1 Year | Strictly Necessary |
| __gads / __gpi | Google LLC (AdSense) | Enables Google to measure ad performance and prevent ad fraud. | 13 Months | Advertising |
| IDE / DSID | DoubleClick (Google) | Used to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking ads. | 1 Year | Advertising |
4. How to Control and Delete Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Settings > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent authentication and account functionality from working properly.
5. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also exercise direct control over interest-based advertising cookies via industry-recognized portals:
For further questions regarding our cookie practices, please email privacy@malfoymanga.local or visit our Contact Page.