What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences or session data. Similar technologies, such as local storage, may also be used where enabled.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar storage for the following purposes:

• Essential storage: Required for the catalogue to function, such as remembering your session or maintaining your shopping basket if you choose to download ebooks. These cannot be disabled through our site.
• Preference cookies: Remember choices you make, such as text size or reading mode, to improve your experience.
• Analytics cookies (where enabled): Help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, such as which pages are most read. We use aggregated data only, and no personally identifiable information is collected.
• Advertising cookies (where ads are displayed): If advertisements appear on certain pages, cookies may be set by Google and other advertising partners to tailor ads based on your browsing history. We have no control over these third-party cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

First-party cookies

These are set by us directly. They include essential session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent preference cookies (which remain for a limited period, typically a few months, unless cleared).

Third-party cookies

Where analytics or advertising are enabled, third-party services such as Google may set cookies. These are subject to the respective providers' privacy policies. We do not share personal data with these providers.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to cache content or remember settings. This data remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us.

Your Choices

Consent and withdrawal

For non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, advertising), we seek your consent before they are placed. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the cookie settings link available on our site. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Browser controls

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, including blocking all cookies or deleting existing ones. Please refer to your browser's help section. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair catalogue functionality, such as the ability to download ebooks or maintain your session.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable cookies or local storage entirely, you may still browse the catalogue, but certain features—such as persistent preferences, reading history, or personalized recommendations—may not work. Essential session-based functions may also be affected.

Detailed Explanation of Cookie Purposes

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to operate. For example, they allow you to navigate between pages, log in to your account, and download ebooks. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. They are typically session-based and are deleted when you close your browser.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies enable the site to remember the choices you make, such as your preferred text size, font, or reading mode. They may also remember whether you have dismissed certain notifications. These cookies are persistent and remain on your device for a set period, usually a few months, unless you clear them.

Analytics Cookies

Where analytics are enabled, we use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This includes which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on a page, and whether they encounter errors. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve the catalogue's usability and content.

Advertising Cookies

If advertisements are displayed on certain pages, third-party advertising networks may place cookies on your device. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy policies of the advertising networks for more information.

How to Manage Cookies

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit the catalogue, a cookie consent banner appears. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also customize your preferences for each category. To change your preferences later, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our site. This tool allows you to enable or disable categories of cookies at any time.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. However, please note that if you disable all cookies, including essential ones, some parts of the catalogue may not function correctly. For example, you may not be able to download ebooks or stay logged in.

Opt-Out Options for Analytics and Advertising

For analytics cookies, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected. For advertising cookies, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to manage your preferences across multiple ad networks.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and advertising. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We do not share personal information with these services. Any data collected by them is subject to their own privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editor at the email address provided on the site.

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected here. For questions, please contact our editor at the address provided on the site.