How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This policy explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (teyqu.com) uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We keep this description as clear and straightforward as possible.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies help a website remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or whether you have previously logged in. Other technologies, such as local storage and session storage, work similarly but may store data slightly differently. We refer to all of these as “storage” in this policy.
Essential Storage
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. For example, we use session cookies to keep you signed in while you browse, and we may store a temporary identifier to prevent request forgery. These storage items do not track you across other websites and are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or remain only as long as needed for security (persistent essential cookies). Without this storage, the site cannot operate reliably.
Preference Storage
We may store your choices regarding display settings, such as text size or reading mode, so that your preferences are remembered on future visits. This storage is not essential but improves your experience. You can clear these preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies and local storage to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This helps us understand which titles are most popular, how readers navigate between pages, and whether any technical issues arise. The data we collect includes page views, referral sources, and browser type, but does not identify you personally. Analytics storage may be persistent, but we do not combine it with other data to build a profile of individual readers.
Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If you see advertisements on the catalogue, those ads may be delivered by Google or other third-party ad services. Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. The storage used for this purpose is third-party and persistent. We do not control the specific cookies set by Google, and their use is governed by Google’s own privacy and cookie policies. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-Party Storage
In addition to Google, we may embed content from other services (such as video players or social media sharing buttons) that set their own cookies. These third parties are responsible for their own storage practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a notice asking for your consent to non-essential storage. You can accept or decline optional cookies and storage. If you decline, only essential storage will be used. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. You may also withdraw consent previously given by clearing your browser’s cookies and local storage, then reloading the site to see the consent notice again.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete all cookies, set preferences for specific websites, or browse in private mode that automatically clears storage when you close the browser. Please note that disabling essential storage may prevent some parts of the catalogue from working correctly, such as logging in or maintaining your reading progress.
Local Storage
We may use local storage (also called DOM storage) to remember your reading position in an ebook or your list of saved titles. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers unless you explicitly save it to your account. You can clear local storage through your browser’s developer tools or settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will notify you through a notice on the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.