Introduction
Modern History Library respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy explains what cookies and similar storage technologies are, how we use them on our website (eqook.com), and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners. Other similar technologies, such as local storage, may also be used for the same purposes.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and local storage for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, some parts of the site cannot be provided. For example, essential cookies help maintain your session as you browse our catalogue, preventing you from having to log in repeatedly if such a feature exists.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your choices (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may store your cookie consent preferences, so you are not asked to make a choice on every visit. They also remember any display settings you may have selected, such as text size or layout options.
- Analytics Cookies (where enabled): We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our catalogue. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the site, and whether any errors occur. The data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve the site's usability and content. For instance, we can see which categories, such as 'Battles and Military History' or 'Anthropology & Everyday Life,' are most popular, but we cannot identify individual visitors.
- Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed): If advertisements are shown on the site, we or our advertising partners (including Google) may use cookies to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too frequently. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites. We do not control the specific cookies set by third-party advertisers; you should consult their privacy policies for details.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by Modern History Library directly on your device. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than eqook.com. For example, if we display advertisements from Google, Google may place its own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies; please refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy for more information. Additionally, embedded content from other services (such as videos or social media sharing buttons) may also set third-party cookies.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your activity during a single visit, such as which pages you have viewed. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie and purpose. For example, a preference cookie might persist for a few months, while an analytics cookie might last for up to two years.
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, such as remembering your preferences or caching content to improve performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with each request and is typically used for client-side functionality. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. For non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), we will ask for your consent before placing them. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences. If you reject non-essential cookies, only essential and preference cookies will be used. You can also customize your preferences to allow analytics but not advertising, or vice versa.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the link provided in the footer of our website. Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function. If you have previously accepted cookies but later change your mind, simply revisit the cookie preferences link and update your settings.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is set. However, if you disable essential cookies, some features of our site may not work properly. For more information, consult your browser's help documentation. You can also manage local storage settings through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable all cookies and local storage, you may still browse our catalogue, but certain features—such as remembering your preferences or maintaining your session—will not function. The site may appear less personalized, and you may see the same cookie consent notice on every visit. Additionally, some interactive features, like reading companions or notes, may not work as intended. However, the core functionality of accessing and reading public-domain ebooks will remain available.
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 any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at editor@eqook.com.