How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

This policy explains how the Historical Education Archive uses cookies, web storage and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. It describes what these technologies do, which ones we rely on, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. Cookies help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or display settings. Similar technologies, such as local storage and tracking pixels, may be used for the same purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as navigating between pages, maintaining your session, and remembering items you have added to a reading list. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the catalogue to remember choices you make, such as your text size, font, or language preference. They improve your browsing experience by tailoring the site to your needs. Where enabled, these cookies are set only if you have accepted optional cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently viewed, how long users stay, and whether they encounter errors. This information helps us improve the site’s content and usability. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.

Advertising Cookies

If advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we or our advertising partners (including Google) may set advertising cookies. These cookies track your browsing across websites to build a profile of your interests and serve you relevant ads. Advertising cookies are used only where you have given your consent. For more information about Google’s advertising technologies, please refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms site.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by the Historical Education Archive directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control how third parties use their cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy 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. We may use both types. The exact duration of persistent cookies varies, but we do not set them to last longer than reasonably necessary for their purpose.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to store data such as your reading progress or interface preferences. This data stays on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

Your Consent and Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you will see a notice asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You may accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. Your choice is stored in a cookie so that we remember it on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the site.

Withdrawing Consent

If you have previously accepted optional cookies, you may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookie preferences via the “Cookie Settings” link. Note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. However, please be aware that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue may still function in a limited way, but certain features—such as remembering your preferences or keeping you logged in—will not work. You may also see repeated cookie consent notices.

Updates 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 our use of cookies, please contact our managing editor at editor@ukixu.com.