Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Public Domain Literature Library (accessible at boqiq.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about the data we store on your device. Where we refer to 'cookies', we mean any technology that stores or accesses information on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner. Cookies may be 'first-party' (set by us) or 'third-party' (set by services we use). They may be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (remain until they expire or are deleted).
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and remembering your cookie consent choice. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. Essential cookies are first-party and typically session-based, though some may persist for a short period to retain your consent preference.
Preference Cookies
We may use cookies to remember your settings, such as text size or display options, to improve your browsing experience. These are first-party persistent cookies that store your choices so you do not have to reselect them on each visit.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This includes pages visited, time spent, and error messages. The data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the site. These cookies are first-party or third-party persistent cookies. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we may use Google advertising technologies (including Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager) to serve relevant ads. These services may place third-party cookies on your device to track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests. This enables targeted advertising. The use of these cookies is subject to Google's privacy policies. You can manage your preferences for Google advertising cookies through the Google Ads Settings page.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (e.g., HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device for similar purposes, such as remembering preferences or caching content for performance. Local storage is persistent and not automatically cleared when you close your browser.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through this notice. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link available in the footer of the site.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to manage local storage. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue, such as preventing you from logging in or using certain features. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers can be found in the browser's help section.
Withdrawal of Consent
If you have previously consented to non-essential cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party services (such as videos or social media sharing buttons) that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. You should check the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for more information.
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.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editor at [email protected].