Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (the catalogue accessible at deatl.com) uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies. It describes the types of storage we may set, their purposes, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Other technologies, such as local storage and session storage, perform similar functions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as navigating between pages, remembering your session, and maintaining security. Without these cookies, certain parts of the catalogue would not work. They do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
Where enabled, preference cookies remember choices you make (such as text size, display settings, or language) to give you a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics Cookies
If analytics are enabled, we may use first-party analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently visited, how users navigate, and whether error messages occur. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data solely to improve the catalogue's usability and content.
Advertising Cookies
Where advertisements are displayed, we may use cookies (including third-party cookies from Google and its partners) to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These technologies may build a profile of your interests and show you targeted advertising on other sites. If you are in the European Economic Area, the UK, or other regions with similar laws, advertising cookies are set only after you have given consent.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the catalogue domain (deatl.com). Third-party cookies are set by domains other than deatl.com. For example, if we embed content from a video platform or use an analytics service, that provider may set its own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies; you should review the privacy policies of those providers for further information.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The duration of persistent cookies varies; we do not set fixed durations beyond what is necessary for the purpose.
Local Storage and Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage and session storage in your browser to store data temporarily (e.g., to remember your reading progress on a page). These are similar to cookies but can store more information. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Google Advertising Technologies
Where ads are displayed, we may use Google AdSense or other Google advertising services. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this catalogue and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data at the Google Privacy & Terms site. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the catalogue, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner (depending on your location). You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through this mechanism.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences via the cookie settings link available on the catalogue (usually in the footer). 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 block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the catalogue. For example, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser’s help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, the catalogue will still work for basic browsing, but some features may be degraded. You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit, and some personalised experiences will not be available. Analytics and advertising will not function if you block those cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the catalogue project at editor@deatl.com.