Our approach to data storage
This catalogue uses cookies, local storage and similar technologies to support its operation, remember your preferences and, where enabled, help us understand how readers use the site. This policy explains what those technologies are, why we use them and how you can control them.
What are cookies and local storage?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Local storage works in a similar way but can hold more data and is not automatically sent to the server on every request. Both are common methods for websites to remember information between visits.
Types of storage we use
Essential (strictly necessary) storage
These cookies and local storage items are required for the catalogue to function. They allow you to navigate between pages, save reading lists and maintain your session. Without them, core features of the site would not work. Essential storage does not require your prior consent.
Preference storage
We store your chosen display settings, such as text size, theme and language, so that they persist across sessions. This storage is not strictly essential but improves your experience. By using the site you consent to this storage unless you disable it via your browser settings.
Analytics storage (where enabled)
We may use first-party analytics tools to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the catalogue, such as which pages are most frequently viewed and how users navigate between sections. This data helps us improve the site. Analytics storage is used only where you have given consent (for example, via a cookie banner).
Advertising storage (where enabled)
If advertising is displayed on the catalogue, we may use Google advertising technologies (including Google AdSense and Google Ads) to serve relevant advertisements. These technologies may set cookies and use local storage to build a profile of your interests, limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. Advertising storage is used only where you have given explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time using the controls described below.
First-party and third-party storage
First-party storage is set directly by this catalogue. Third-party storage may be set by services we use, such as Google for advertising or analytics, and is subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control the storage set by third parties.
Session and persistent storage
Session storage is temporary and is deleted when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a period set by the storage provider or until you manually delete it. We do not specify fixed durations for persistent storage because they may vary by technology and browser.
Your choices and controls
Consent and withdrawal
Where we rely on your consent for analytics or advertising storage, you can give or withhold consent through the cookie banner or consent management panel that appears when you first visit the site. You can change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies and local storage. You can usually find these settings in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser’s preferences. Please note that blocking all storage may prevent some parts of the catalogue from working correctly.
Practical effects of disabling storage
If you disable essential storage, the catalogue may not function as intended. Disabling preference storage will reset your display settings each time you visit. Disabling analytics storage will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from collecting anonymous usage data. Disabling advertising storage will not stop advertisements from appearing, but they may be less relevant to you.
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 questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the catalogue project@ofufa.com.