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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 June 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.

Cookies We Use

EssentialRequired

Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled.

savh_quiz— Stores your quiz answers and archetype result locally for your session.

savh_session— Maintains your login session if you have a membership account.

AnalyticsOptional

Help us understand how visitors use The House of Stories. No personally identifying data is collected.

_cf_bm— Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from bots.

PaymentOptional

Set by Stripe when you initiate a checkout. Required if you make a purchase.

__stripe_mid— Stripe fraud detection — persists for 1 year.

__stripe_sid— Stripe session — persists for 30 minutes.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent the site from functioning correctly. Disabling analytics and payment cookies will have no effect on your ability to browse, but you will not be able to complete a purchase if Stripe cookies are blocked.

Browser cookie guides: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge — search "manage cookies" in your browser's help section.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as our technology changes. The date above reflects the most recent revision.