Introduction
This policy explains how the Historical Social Sciences Library (accessible at iebey.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how you can control it.
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 preferences or settings. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by services we use). Cookies can be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain for a period determined by the cookie. Local storage, such as HTML5 storage, is a similar technology that can store larger amounts of data, like your reading progress or display preferences.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our catalogue. They enable core features like secure browsing and maintaining your session. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as text size, language, or display settings. These enhance your experience by tailoring the site to your preferences. For example, if you select a particular font size for reading a work like The Workers: An Experiment in Reality. The West, that choice can be stored so you do not need to set it again.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the catalogue by identifying popular pages and navigation patterns. We use aggregated data that does not personally identify you. For instance, we may learn which sections of our reading notes for Children of India are most frequently accessed, allowing us to refine our editorial focus.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on our site, we may use cookies to make ads more relevant to you. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners, such as Google’s advertising services. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests. You can manage these preferences through your browser settings or via the consent tool provided on our site. Note that we do not currently run advertisements on every page; where ads appear, the use of these cookies will be clearly indicated.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Where advertising is enabled, Google Ads may set cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies for further details.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (e.g., HTML5 storage) to store data on your device. This technology is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage for purposes such as remembering your reading progress or preferences. For example, if you are reading Behind the Scenes in a Hotel and leave mid-chapter, local storage can save your place so you can resume later.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. For non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), we require your affirmative consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site. This tool allows you to enable or disable each category of non-essential cookies.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously consented to non-essential cookies, you can withdraw your consent by updating your preferences via the Cookie Settings link. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Please note that withdrawing consent for analytics cookies may reduce our ability to improve the site, but it will not affect your access to our catalogue.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of our site. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help documentation. Additionally, you can use browser extensions or privacy tools to further control tracking.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, some features of our catalogue may not work as intended. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and certain personalized settings may be lost. Essential functions, such as secure browsing, will continue to operate. However, features like remembering your place in a long work such as The Most Notable Antiquity of Great Britain may not persist between sessions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the catalogue project at editor@iebey.com. We are happy to provide further clarification about how we use cookies and your options for managing them.