What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. This policy explains how the Language & Linguistics Library uses cookies and similar technologies such as local storage.
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. These enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to your saved bookshelves, and session management. Essential cookies do not require your consent because the service cannot operate without them. They are typically first-party cookies and are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), though some may persist to remember your login status.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred display settings, language selections, or the reading mode you last used. These cookies improve your experience by tailoring the interface to your tastes. They are persistent but will not track your activity beyond this site.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
Where enabled, we may use analytics services to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This includes which pages are most frequently read, how long visitors stay, and whether any errors occur. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may opt out of these analytics cookies through our consent management tool.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If advertisements are displayed on certain pages, we may use Google advertising technologies (such as Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads. These services may set cookies to track your visits across websites and build a profile of your interests. The use of these cookies is subject to your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted third parties. For example, if we embed a video from a streaming platform, that platform may set its own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third party’s privacy policy for details. Where possible, we limit third-party cookies to those essential for the embedded content to function.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire once 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 but is typically no longer than necessary for the purpose described above.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store data such as your reading progress or bookmarks. This data stays on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices
When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You may change your mind at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set alerts when cookies are being sent. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from working correctly. For example, you may not be able to log in or save your reading lists. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser’s help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies and local storage entirely, the catalogue will still display public-domain texts, but personalised features such as bookmarks, reading history, and saved searches will not be available. Some embedded content may also fail to load.
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 it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the catalogue project at editor@frouu.com.