What This Policy Covers
This page describes the use of cookies and similar storage technologies on heqeq.com, an independent catalogue of public-domain literature. It explains what data may be stored on your device, for what purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Other technologies, such as local storage, work similarly and are covered by this policy where used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue. They enable core functions such as session management, navigation, and security. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as text size, display settings, or your region. They provide a more personalised experience. These are first-party cookies and are only set if you interact with the relevant settings. You may disable them, but some features may not work as intended.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we may use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether errors occur. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of these cookies at any time.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, third-party advertising networks (including Google and its partners) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are used to show ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers. You may opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Ads settings or via the consent management tool on this site.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by heqeq.com and are used solely for the purposes described above. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than heqeq.com, such as Google Analytics or advertising partners. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies, but we ensure that any third-party service we use provides clear information about their data practices.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie and is determined by the cookie’s expiration setting. We do not specify fixed durations here because they may change; you can view the lifespan of individual cookies in your browser’s developer tools.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store data on your device. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can hold larger amounts of data. It is used for functions such as saving your reading progress or preferences. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, a cookie consent banner will appear if any non-essential cookies are in use. You may accept or decline optional cookies at that time. Your choice will be remembered for a reasonable period, after which you will be prompted again. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the site.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted optional cookies but later change your mind, you can withdraw your consent by adjusting your settings via the cookie consent tool. Withdrawing consent will 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 block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser; you can typically find this information in the “Help” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue will still load, but certain features may not work. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences each visit, session management may be affected, and analytics or advertising will not function. Essential cookies are required for core functionality, so blocking all cookies may cause errors or prevent access to some parts of the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if material, we will notify you via the consent banner or other appropriate means.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the catalogue [email protected].