What This Policy Covers
This page describes how the Philosophy & Ethics Library (ufomy.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. It explains what these technologies do, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them.
Essential Storage
We use a small number of strictly necessary cookies and local storage items to keep the site working. These are set automatically when you browse, search, or download ebooks. They allow the server to remember your session, maintain your preferences during a single visit, and ensure that pages load correctly. Without these, the catalogue would not function reliably. Essential storage does not require your prior consent.
Preference Storage
If you choose to adjust display settings—such as text size, layout, or language—we may store those choices in a cookie or local storage so that they persist across visits. This is optional and is only activated after you make a selection. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
Analytics Where Enabled
We may use analytics services to understand how readers interact with the catalogue—for example, which books are most frequently viewed or downloaded, and what search terms are used. Where enabled, this involves a first-party cookie that collects anonymised, aggregated data. We do not share this data with third parties for their own purposes. If analytics are active, you will see a notice on your first visit and can opt out by adjusting your browser settings or using our consent tool where available.
Advertising Where Displayed
Some pages may display advertisements served by Google or other advertising networks. Where ads are shown, Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your previous visits to this site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. We do not control the cookies set by third-party advertisers, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Philosophy & Ethics Library itself. They are used for essential functions and, where enabled, for analytics and preferences. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks. These services may place cookies on your device when you interact with their features on our site. We do not have direct control over the information collected by third-party cookies, but we only work with providers that commit to handling data responsibly.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some cookies and local storage items are session-based: they last only as long as your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it. Others are persistent: they remain on your device for a longer period, up to a maximum of two years, unless you delete them earlier. Persistent storage helps us remember your preferences and, where enabled, track aggregated usage trends over time.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (sometimes called DOM storage) to temporarily hold data such as reading progress on a page or search filters. This data stays on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us. You can clear local storage at any time through your browser’s developer tools or privacy settings.
Consent Choices and Withdrawal
For any non-essential storage (analytics, preferences, advertising), we ask for your consent before setting the relevant cookies or local storage items. You may grant or deny consent through the banner or tool that appears on your first visit. If you later change your mind, you can withdraw consent by clearing your cookies and local storage for this site using your browser controls, or by using the consent tool if it is still available on our site. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls and Practical Effects
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies and local storage. You can usually find these settings under the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser’s preferences. Please note that if you disable all storage, including essential cookies, the catalogue may not work as intended: you might not be able to download books, maintain a session, or use certain features. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect the core functionality of the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you through the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we use storage technologies, please write to editor@ufomy.com. We will do our best to respond promptly.