What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and activity over time. This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our independent ebook catalogue, Fantasy & Folklore Library.

Essential Storage

Certain cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue. These enable you to navigate the site, use the search function, and access your reading lists. Without these essential cookies, the site cannot function properly. They are set automatically and do not require your consent. Examples include session tokens that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity.

Preference Cookies

We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred display settings, text size, or language. These cookies improve your experience by tailoring the site to your personal tastes. Where enabled, they allow us to store your reading history and bookmarks locally so that you can easily return to where you left off. For instance, if you adjust the font size while reading a story like Wigwam wonder tales, that setting may be saved for your next visit.

Analytics Cookies

Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to gather anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This includes data on which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and what links they click. This information helps us improve the site and understand which classic literature titles interest our readers. For example, we may learn that readers of Ojibwa myths and tales also enjoy Seneca myths and folk tales, allowing us to suggest relevant content. We do not share this data with third parties except in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

Advertising Cookies

Where advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we may use advertising cookies to make the ads you see more relevant to you. These cookies track your browsing across different websites and build a profile of your interests. We may use Google advertising technologies for this purpose. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Please note that disabling advertising cookies may still result in the display of generic, non-personalised ads. These cookies do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us directly. Third-party cookies may be set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your data. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their policies for further information. For example, if we embed a video from a third-party platform, that platform may set its own cookies.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, allowing the site to remember your preferences across visits. The exact duration of persistent cookies varies, but they typically last from a few days to several months. For instance, a persistent cookie might store your language preference for three months, so you do not need to select it each time you return.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technologies to store data on your device. This is used to remember your reading progress and settings, even when you are offline. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can hold more information. For example, if you are reading Joseph and His Brethren, your last page position may be saved locally so you can resume reading without an internet connection.

Your Consent Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings through the link provided in the footer of every page. If you reject certain cookies, we will respect your choice and only use essential storage.

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for certain websites. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of the catalogue may not function correctly. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect the core functionality of the site. You can also use private browsing modes to limit the storage of cookies during a session.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you choose to disable cookies and local storage, you may lose personalised settings, such as your preferred text size or reading progress. You may also see less relevant advertisements, and our ability to analyse site usage will be limited. However, you will still be able to browse and read public-domain ebooks without interruption. Features like search and navigation remain fully functional.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team at editor@ukolu.com.