Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
This policy explains how the Modern History Library (ediqu.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what data is stored and why.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help a website remember your preferences, understand how you navigate, and, where enabled, deliver relevant content. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others are optional and used for analytics or advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the catalogue to operate. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and remembering your cookie consent choice. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. They are set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings, such as language, region, or display preferences, to provide a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third-party services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies from services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and what improvements we can make. These cookies do not identify you personally; they aggregate data such as page visits, time spent, and browser type.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If advertisements are displayed, we may use cookies from Google Advertising Technologies (including Google AdSense) to serve ads relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests. They are third-party cookies, and their use is subject to Google's privacy policy. You can manage your ad preferences via Google's Ad Settings.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by us (ediqu.com). Third-party cookies are set by external services we may use, such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense. We do not control these third-party cookies; their use is governed by the respective providers' policies.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie; for example, preference cookies may last several months, while analytics cookies typically expire after one to two years.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (e.g., HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. This is similar to cookies but can hold larger amounts of data and does not automatically expire. We use local storage for certain features, such as saving reading progress or interface preferences. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our catalogue, you will see a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Essential cookies are always set and cannot be declined. You can withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preference tool (if available).
How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. You can typically find these options in the 'Settings' or 'Privacy' menu. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our catalogue, including the ability to remember your preferences or display pages correctly.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, you may still browse the catalogue, but certain features will be limited. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences each visit, and some interactive elements may not work. Analytics and advertising cookies, if enabled, will no longer track your activity.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the catalogue constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.