What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and enable certain features. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our independent ebook catalogue.

Essential Cookies

Certain cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the site. These include cookies that remember your session, maintain your privacy preferences, and allow secure browsing. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not operate correctly. Essential cookies are always set and do not require your consent.

Preference Cookies

We may use cookies to remember your choices, such as your preferred text size, display settings, or the language you have selected. These cookies improve your experience by tailoring the site to your personal preferences. They are not strictly necessary but enhance usability.

Analytics Cookies

Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue. They collect anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and browsing patterns. This data helps us improve the content and navigation. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.

Advertising Cookies

If advertisements are displayed on the site, we may use advertising cookies, including those from Google advertising services, to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies track your browsing across websites to build a profile of your interests. You may opt out of such cookies through your browser settings or through the consent choices provided on this site.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control the data collected by third-party cookies. Where third-party services are used, we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, as determined by the cookie's expiration date. We use both types to provide a consistent experience and remember your preferences across visits.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. This is used for similar purposes as cookies, such as remembering your settings or caching content to improve performance. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

Your Consent Choices

When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice will be remembered through an essential cookie. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in the footer of the site.

Withdrawal of Optional Consent

If you have previously accepted non-essential cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and your experience of the site.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, and configure your browser to alert you when cookies are being set. However, if you disable all cookies, some features of the site may not work as intended. For more information, consult your browser's help documentation.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you choose to disable cookies and local storage, you may still access the catalogue, but certain features may be unavailable. For example, you may be asked to set your preferences each time you visit, and some interactive elements may not function. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting site operation.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our editorial team at editor@ubowi.com.