What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow a website to remember your actions or preferences over a period of time. This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library uses cookies and similar technologies, including local storage.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, depending on the settings of your browser and the features you interact with. Where enabled, cookies may be used to:
- Essential storage: Enable core functions such as remembering what items you have placed in a reading list or keeping you logged in if you create an account.
- Preferences: Store your choices regarding text size, display mode, or language selection so that you do not need to set them again on each visit.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the catalogue—which pages are viewed, how long they stay, and what links they follow. This information is aggregated and used to improve the site. Analytics may be served by a third-party service and may set cookies on our behalf.
- Advertising: If advertisements are displayed, cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners (including Google advertising technologies) to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and limit the number of times you see an ad. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Public Domain Literature Library directly. They are used for essential functions and preferences. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than tefqi.com. For example, analytics providers and advertising networks may place cookies on your device when you visit our site. We do not control the data collected by third-party cookies; you should review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate the site. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits. The duration of persistent cookies varies; you can check your browser settings to see the expiration date of stored cookies.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (sometimes called HTML5 storage) to store data on your device. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can hold larger amounts of data. It is used for features such as offline reading lists or to remember your place in a book. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the site, you may be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are always set because they are necessary for the site to function. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie consent tool if available.
Withdrawal of Optional Consent
If you have previously consented to analytics or advertising cookies, you can withdraw that consent by clearing cookies in your browser or by using the opt-out mechanisms provided by third-party services. For Google advertising technologies, you can visit Google Ad Settings to manage your preferences. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies individually.
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
- Enable a private browsing mode that creates a temporary session with limited cookie storage.
Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in the browser's help section. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Public Domain Literature Library. For example, if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to log in or use reading lists. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect site functionality, but it will prevent us from gathering usage data that helps us improve the catalogue.
Changes 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.