What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings, and can be used to analyse site traffic or enable advertising features. This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our catalogue.
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, services such as browsing the catalogue, searching for titles, and accessing reading pages would not function correctly. These cookies do not require your consent and are set automatically when you interact with core features. They are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser, though some may persist briefly to remember your session state.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, display mode, or language selection. These cookies improve your experience by tailoring the interface to your personal settings. They are persistent cookies that remain on your device for a limited period, typically a few months, unless you clear them earlier. Where enabled, we may also store your consent preferences using a similar persistent cookie.
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our catalogue. This includes data such as which pages are most frequently viewed, how users navigate between sections, and whether any errors occur. This information helps us understand usage patterns and improve the site. These cookies are set by our own domain and do not share data with third parties. You may opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or by adjusting your consent preferences.
Advertising Cookies (Where Displayed)
If advertisements are displayed on our site, we may use cookies from Google and its partners to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. Advertising cookies may be set by Google AdSense or other Google advertising services. These cookies enable features such as ad personalisation, frequency capping, and conversion tracking. They are third-party cookies that may persist for a period determined by the advertising provider. You can manage your preferences for personalised ads through Google’s ad settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by our website and are used solely for our own purposes. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than ours, such as Google when advertising is enabled. We do not control how third-party providers use their cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state during a single visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across visits. The exact duration of persistent cookies varies by purpose but is typically between 30 days and 2 years.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also known as DOM storage) to store data such as your reading progress or interface preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but can hold larger amounts of data and is not automatically sent to the server. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our site, you may see a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Where this notice is displayed, you can choose to accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. If you decline optional cookies, only essential cookies will be used. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using the consent management tool provided on our site.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually block or delete cookies, and you can set preferences for specific websites. However, if you disable all cookies, some features of our catalogue may not function properly, such as logging in or remembering your preferences. We recommend consulting your browser’s help documentation for detailed instructions.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable cookies or local storage entirely, you may experience reduced functionality. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences on each visit, and some interactive features may not work. Essential cookies are required for basic navigation and access to catalogue content, so disabling them may prevent you from using the site altogether.
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, and where appropriate, we will notify you through a notice on our site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our the catalogue project@oqoji.com.