What This Policy Covers

This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit enehi.com. It describes the types of data stored, the purposes they serve, and the choices you have regarding their use. We do not use these technologies to collect personal information beyond what is necessary for the operation of the catalogue and, where enabled, for analytics and advertising.

Essential Storage

Certain technologies are strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. These include session cookies that maintain your browsing state as you navigate between pages, and security-related tokens that prevent cross-site request forgery. Without these, the site would not be able to display catalogue listings or process your requests reliably. Essential storage is always active and does not require your consent. It is typically deleted when you close your browser.

Preference Storage

We may store your preferences, such as your choice of text size, display mode, or language selection, using persistent cookies or local storage. This allows the site to remember your settings on return visits. These technologies are not essential but enhance your experience. You may disable them via your browser settings; however, some personalised features may then not work as intended. For example, if you prefer a larger font size for reading poems like Aurora Leigh or The Courtship of Miles Standish, that setting can be retained across sessions.

Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)

Where analytics are enabled, we use a first-party analytics service to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This includes page views, time spent on pages, and the paths taken through the site. The data is used solely to improve the catalogue’s structure and content, ensuring that works such as The Lay of the Nibelung Men or Harlem shadows are easy to discover and navigate. No personal information is recorded, and your IP address is anonymised before storage. You may opt out of analytics storage by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent controls available on this site.

Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)

If advertising is displayed on the catalogue, third-party advertising partners, including Google, may place cookies on your device to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies may be used for frequency capping, ad measurement, and to build a profile of your interests. The use of these technologies is subject to the privacy policies of the respective advertising partners. You can manage your consent for advertising cookies via the cookie consent banner or through your Google Ad Settings. Opting out will not remove ads, but they may be less relevant to you.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by enehi.com and are used for essential functions and preferences. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than enehi.com, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control how third parties use their cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information. For instance, if you are exploring A Tale of Old Japan or The Legend of the Lincoln Imp, any third-party cookies placed by analytics or ad services operate independently of our editorial choices.

Session and Persistent Storage

Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The duration varies by purpose; for example, preference cookies may last for several months, while analytics cookies typically expire after two years. Local storage, where used, persists until cleared by you. This distinction matters: session storage supports immediate tasks like moving between Picture-Show and The Laughing Willow Verses and Pictures, while persistent storage remembers your broader preferences.

Managing Your Choices

You can control cookies and web storage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to clear local storage. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly. You can withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time by clearing cookies from this site in your browser, or by using the consent management interface provided on the site. For Google advertising cookies, you can visit Google Ad Settings to opt out. If you encounter difficulties while reading The Court of Chancery: a satirical poem or Humors Looking Glasse, adjusting cookie settings may help resolve display issues.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the editor at [email protected].