How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (ejicu.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to provide and improve our service. We respect your privacy and give you choices where possible.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons.
Categories of Storage We Use
Essential Storage
Certain cookies and local storage items are required for the basic operation of our catalogue. These may include session identifiers that keep you logged in while you browse, security tokens to prevent unauthorized access, and settings that remember your cookie consent choice. Without these, some parts of the site may not function correctly.
Preference Storage
We store your preferences where you have set them, such as your preferred reading mode (e.g., text size or theme) or language selection. These are typically persistent but remain under your control.
Analytics Storage (where enabled)
We may use first-party analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the catalogue and identify popular works. These analytics are anonymized where possible and do not identify you personally. You can disable analytics cookies through your browser settings.
Advertising Storage (where ads are displayed)
Some pages may display advertisements from third-party networks, including Google AdSense or similar services. These advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to personalize ads based on your interests and to measure ad performance. We do not control these technologies. Where advertising is enabled, you may see a separate consent notice for ad-related cookies.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our domain (ejicu.com) and are used for essential and preference purposes. Third-party cookies are set by other domains, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.
Session and Persistent Storage
Session storage is temporary and is deleted when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a longer period, but the duration varies by technology and provider. We do not set fixed expiration dates for persistent cookies beyond what is technically necessary.
Local Storage
We may use local storage in your browser to remember certain settings or to cache data for offline reading features. This data stays on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers.
Google Advertising Technologies
If advertisements are displayed on our site, Google may use cookies and other technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. We do not control Google’s data collection.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our site, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential categories such as analytics and advertising. Essential storage cannot be disabled through that banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our pages.
Withdrawal of Optional Consent
If you have given consent for optional cookies, you may withdraw it by updating your cookie preferences through the link mentioned above. Withdrawal 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 usually block or delete cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is set. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our site. Instructions for managing cookies are typically found in your browser’s help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you may still be able to browse the public catalogue, but features such as persistent login, reading preferences, and offline caching will not work. Some pages may not display correctly.
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 Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our the catalogue project@ejicu.com.