What This Policy Covers

This document describes how the Public Domain Literature Library uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue at yerqa.com. It explains the types of data we may store, why we store it, and how you can control or disable storage where optional.

Essential Storage

Certain storage is strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. This includes session cookies that maintain your browsing state, such as remembering which page you were viewing or preserving your search filters during a single visit. These are typically first-party session cookies that expire when you close your browser. We also use persistent essential storage to remember your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask you repeatedly. Without these technologies, core features of the site would not work reliably.

Preference and Functional Storage

Where enabled, we may store your preferences such as text display options, category selections, or the choice to hide certain content. This storage is typically persistent and first-party. It helps us tailor the catalogue to your reading habits without requiring you to set the same options each time you return.

Analytics Storage

If analytics technologies are enabled, we use first-party cookies and local storage to collect anonymous, aggregated information about how visitors use the catalogue — for example, which ebook guides are most frequently accessed, how long users spend on a page, and general navigation patterns. This data helps us improve the catalogue’s structure and content. We do not share raw analytics data with third parties except through standard, anonymized reporting tools.

Advertising Storage

Where advertisements are displayed, we may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Google and other advertising partners. These may include third-party cookies that track your visits across different websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads. Google’s advertising technologies, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics for Display Advertising, may use the DoubleClick cookie. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms. We do not control the cookies set by third-party ad networks.

Types of Cookies We Use

• First-party cookies: Set by yerqa.com and used for essential functions, preferences, and analytics where enabled.
• Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than yerqa.com, primarily for advertising purposes where ads are shown.
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use HTML5 local storage to store preference data and session information. Local storage remains on your device until cleared and is not automatically sent to our servers with every request. We use it sparingly and only for the purposes described in this policy.

Your Consent Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you will see a notice asking for your consent to non-essential storage. You may accept all, reject all, or customize your preferences. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. Withdrawal of 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 typically block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly. You can also use private or incognito browsing modes to limit persistent storage during a session.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue will still load, but you may experience reduced functionality. For example, you may be asked to confirm your cookie preferences on every visit, and personalized settings such as text size or category filters will not be remembered. Analytics and advertising storage, if disabled, will not collect data, but you may still see generic, non-targeted advertisements where displayed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the policy and note that it has been updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can reach our editorial office at [email protected].