Cookie Policy
Last updated: [10/09/2026]
1. Introduction:
This Cookie Policy explains how On Ends Comics (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: [onendscomics.com].
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)
3. How We Use Cookies:
We use cookies to support the following features:
3.1 Essential Website Functionality:
These cookies are required for the website to work properly, including:
- Logging into your account
- Maintaining session security
- Enabling checkout and subscription functionality
- Accessing community features
Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.
3.2 Account and Authentication:
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your login details securely
- Protect your account from unauthorised access
3.3 Subscriptions and Purchases:
Cookies help us:
- Process subscription payments
- Maintain shopping baskets
- Remember order details during checkout
3.4 Community Features:
We use cookies to:
- Enable posting, commenting, and interacting in the community section
- Track moderation and report activity
- Prevent spam and abusive behaviour
3.5 Preferences and Functionality:
These cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences (e.g. language, settings)
- Improve your user experience
3.6 Analytics and Performance:
We may use analytics cookies to:
- Understand how users interact with our website
- Monitor page performance
- Improve content, navigation, and features
This data is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you.
3.7 Marketing (if applicable)
If we use marketing cookies, they may:
- Track your activity across the website
- Help us show relevant content or promotions
- Measure the effectiveness of campaigns
You will only receive marketing cookies if you give consent where required.
4. Third-Party Cookies:
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device, including:
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Hosting providers
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Email or communication services
These third parties may process data independently under their own privacy policies.
We do not control third-party cookies once they are set.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR):
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we rely on:
Consent – for non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing)
Legitimate interests – for essential cookies required for website operation
You can withdraw consent at any time.
6. How to Manage Cookies:
You can control or disable cookies in several ways:
6.1 Cookie Banner:
When you first visit our website, you may be given options to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
6.2 Browser Settings:
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools:
Some third-party services provide opt-out tools (e.g. analytics providers).
7. Data Collected Through Cookies:
Cookies may collect:
- IP address
- Device type and browser information
- Pages visited and actions taken
- Login status
- Preferences and settings
This data may be linked to your account if you are logged in.
8. Cookies and Community Features:
Cookies help support safe and functional community features by:
- Keeping you signed in
- Enabling posting and interaction
- Supporting moderation tools
- Detecting spam or abusive behaviour
We may use cookie-based signals to help enforce our Community Guidelines and Terms and Conditions.
9. Data Retention:
Cookie data is stored for different durations depending on its type:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: stored until they expire or are deleted manually
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@onendscomics.com
