Our use of cookies and similar technologies
Historical Children’s Library (eqizi.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to make the site work reliably, remember your preferences, understand how the catalogue is used, and—where you have consented—show relevant advertising. This policy explains what these technologies do and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies can be ‘session’ cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or ‘persistent’ cookies (stored for a longer period, though we do not specify fixed durations here because they vary by browser and user settings). We also use local storage, which works similarly but can hold more data and is not automatically sent to the server with every request.
Essential cookies
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function. These may include cookies that keep you signed in, remember items in your reading list, or maintain the technical session while you browse. These cookies do not require your prior consent, but you can block them through browser settings—though doing so may break parts of the site.
Preference cookies
We store your choices about display settings, language, and cookie consent itself. These cookies are not strictly essential but improve your experience. If you disable them, you may need to set your preferences again on each visit.
Analytics cookies (where enabled)
We may use analytics services (such as those provided by Google) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site—which pages are popular, how long people stay, and what links they follow. This helps us improve the catalogue and understand which classic titles resonate with readers. These cookies are only placed if you have given your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings (see below).
Advertising cookies (where ads are displayed)
Some pages may display advertisements. Where advertising is shown, we may use Google advertising technologies (including Google AdSense or similar) to serve ads. These technologies may place cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads across the web. This processing only occurs if you have consented to advertising cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie controls. We do not control these cookies and recommend you review the relevant third-party policies for more information. Where we use Google advertising services, Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Your consent choices
When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies and local storage. You can usually find these settings in the ‘Privacy’ or ‘Security’ section of your browser’s preferences. Please note that if you disable all cookies (including essential ones), some features of the site may not work correctly.
Practical effects of disabling storage
If you block essential cookies, you may not be able to sign in, maintain a reading list, or use certain interactive features. If you block analytics cookies, we will not be able to count your visit in our usage statistics. If you block advertising cookies, you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to you. Disabling local storage may affect how your preferences are remembered.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if we make material changes, we will notify you through the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editor at [email protected].