How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This policy explains how the Historical Children’s Library (accessible at axepu.com) uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies. By using the site, you agree to the use of cookies as described here, except where your consent is required separately.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. We also use local storage, which functions similarly but can store larger amounts of data.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function properly. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and access to the catalogue. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate reliably. Essential cookies are first-party and are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as text size, display preferences, or language selection. They may be persistent, remaining on your device for a period after you leave the site, so that your settings are retained on future visits.
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether any errors occur. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or via our consent tool if available.
Advertising Cookies
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may use cookies from Google and other third-party ad technology providers. These cookies help deliver relevant advertisements, measure ad performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. They may track your browsing activity across different websites. Where advertising cookies are used, your consent will be obtained before they are placed, in accordance with applicable law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or using the consent management tool provided on the site.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Historical Children’s Library. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as Google for analytics and advertising. We do not control the data collection practices of third parties; we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, as defined by their expiration date, or until you manually delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie and is not fixed.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store data on your device, such as user preferences or cached content for performance. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser; you can clear it through your browser settings.
Your Choices and Withdrawal of Consent
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for specific websites. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site. For non-essential cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by using the cookie consent tool on our site (if available) or by adjusting your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, some features of the site may not work as intended. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and certain interactive elements may be unavailable. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impairing the site’s core functionality.
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 this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Acquisitions Editor, The Editorial Team Axepu, at editor@axepu.com.