Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

This policy explains how Public Domain Literature Library (ukixe.com) uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to give you clear information about what we store and why.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help a website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or session state. We also use local storage, which works similarly but can hold more data. Both are referred to as “storage” in this policy.

Categories of Storage We Use

Essential Storage

Certain storage is necessary for the catalogue to function. This includes session cookies that keep you logged in (if you create an account) and remember your current reading session so you do not lose your place. Without these, some features may not work correctly. Essential storage does not require your consent.

Preference Storage

We store your choices about display settings, such as text size, font, and layout, so that they persist between visits. This is done using persistent cookies or local storage. These are not strictly essential but improve your experience. You can disable them, but your preferences may reset.

Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most read, how long a reader stays, and what search terms are used. This data is collected in aggregated, anonymised form. Where analytics cookies are enabled, they help us improve the catalogue and identify which works are of greatest interest. You may opt out of analytics storage via your browser settings or our consent tool.

Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)

Some pages of the catalogue may display advertisements. In such cases, we or our advertising partners (including Google advertising services, where applicable) may place cookies or use local storage to deliver relevant ads, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance. These technologies may track your browsing across different sites. This storage is only used where advertisements are shown, and you have the option to decline it.

First-Party and Third-Party Storage

First-party storage is set by the catalogue itself—for example, our preference cookies. Third-party storage is set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the data they collect. Where Google advertising technologies are used, Google’s own cookie policy applies.

Session and Persistent Storage

Session storage is temporary and is deleted when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a period determined by the provider, or until you manually clear it. We do not set fixed durations for persistent storage; the expiry is set by the technology we use and may vary.

Your Choices and Consent

When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential storage. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies. Withdrawal of consent for optional storage will not affect the functionality of essential features.

How to Control Storage

Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies and local storage. You can also set your browser to block all third-party storage or to notify you when storage is set. Disabling essential storage may cause parts of the catalogue to stop working properly—for example, you may need to re-enter preferences each visit.

For more detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help pages. You may also use browser extensions that give you fine-grained control over storage.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the catalogue.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact our managing editor, Emily Plath, at editor@ukixe.com.