About This Policy

This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit etyui.com. It describes the types of storage we set, their purposes, and the choices available to you. We keep this policy under regular review and may update it from time to time. By continuing to use the site after changes are posted, you accept the updated policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or other settings. Other technologies, such as local storage, perform similar functions. We refer to all these collectively as “storage” in this policy. Storage can be accessed by the server during your current session or on subsequent visits, enabling a more consistent and personalized experience.

Types of Storage We Use

Essential Storage

Certain storage is strictly necessary for the operation of the catalogue. Without it, you may not be able to browse titles, access reading companions, or use basic features. These are set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in (if you have an account), or filling in forms. Essential storage is always active and does not require your prior consent. Examples include remembering your cookie consent choice or maintaining a session token during your visit.

Preference Storage

We use storage to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text display options or the categories you last viewed. This improves your experience by tailoring the site to your personal preferences. Where we rely on your consent for non-essential preference storage, you may withdraw that consent at any time. For instance, if you often browse the "Poems, Plays & Literary Form" section, preference storage can keep that category highlighted for quicker access.

Analytics Storage

Where enabled, we use analytics storage to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue. This helps us improve the site’s structure, discover which titles and reading guides are most popular, and identify technical issues. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you. For example, we may learn that "Lalla Rookh — A Reader’s Guide" receives many visits, but we do not know who specifically viewed it. You may opt out of analytics storage by adjusting your cookie preferences.

Advertising Storage

If the catalogue displays advertisements, we may use advertising storage to make ads more relevant to you and to measure their performance. This may involve Google advertising technologies, including Google AdSense or similar services. These technologies may place cookies on your device, collect information about your browsing activity across different websites, and build a profile of your interests. You can control advertising storage through your cookie preferences or via your Google account settings. Where advertising storage is used, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

First-Party and Third-Party Storage

First-party storage is set by etyui.com directly. Third-party storage may be set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or Google advertising services. We do not control how third parties use their own cookies; you should review their privacy policies for further information. For instance, if you see an advertisement on the site, the ad network may place a cookie to track the effectiveness of that ad across different sites.

Session and Persistent Storage

Session storage is temporary and is deleted when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a period after you close your browser, or until you delete it. The exact duration varies by technology and purpose. For example, a preference cookie might persist for 30 days, while an analytics cookie could last up to two years. You can manage persistent storage through your browser settings.

Your Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential storage categories. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of the site. You may also withdraw any consent you have given by updating those preferences.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set your browser to warn you before accepting a cookie. Please note that if you disable essential storage, some parts of the catalogue may not function correctly. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section.

To opt out of Google Analytics for the web, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To control how Google uses information from advertising cookies, visit the Google Ads Settings page.

Contact

If you have questions about this cookie policy, please contact the Collection Editor at [email protected].