How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (veqeq.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies. We are committed to being transparent about the data we store on your device and the choices you have.
What Are Cookies?
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Categories of Storage We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue. They enable you to navigate pages, save reading preferences (such as text size or display mode), and maintain session continuity. Without these, certain features may not work correctly.
Preference Cookies
We store your choices, such as the categories you browse (e.g., Wandering Heroes Classic Adventures; Fantasy Juvenile Worlds) or your preferred view of the catalogue. This information is kept locally and is not shared externally.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
Where you have consented, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve the catalogue’s layout and discoverability of works like A millionaire at sixteen — Themes and Context or The defender — Context and Discussion. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
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First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
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Session and Persistent Cookies
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Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage on your device to remember your reading progress or interface preferences. This data stays on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us.
Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit the site, you may be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie consent tool (usually available via a link in the footer). You can also withdraw consent for optional categories, which will stop future storage but will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
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Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you may still browse the catalogue, but features like personalised recommendations, persistent reading progress, and saved preferences will not work. Some pages may take longer to load or require repeated login.
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
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the catalogue [email protected].