Our Use of Cookies

Public Domain Literature Library (qasui.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to help the catalogue function reliably, to remember your preferences, and to understand how readers interact with the site. This policy describes what types of storage we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices.

Essential Cookies

Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the catalogue to operate. These may include session cookies that keep you logged in if you create an account, cookies that remember your reading progress on a particular page, and cookies that help our server respond to your requests securely. These essential cookies are set when you perform an action such as logging in, adjusting your display settings, or adding a bookmark. Because they are required for core functionality, they do not require your prior consent. However, you can block them through your browser settings; doing so may prevent parts of the catalogue from working as intended.

Preference and Functionality Cookies

We may store your preferences—such as your chosen text size, theme, or language—in a persistent cookie or local storage so that your selections are available on subsequent visits. These cookies are not strictly essential but improve your experience. Where we set them, we will ask for your consent before doing so, unless the preference is set in response to a direct request from you (for example, choosing a dark mode).

Analytics Cookies

Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how readers navigate between sections, and whether any technical issues arise. The data we gather is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your cookie preferences or by using our consent management tool.

Advertising Cookies

If advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we may use Google advertising technologies (such as Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager) that place cookies on your device. These cookies help Google serve ads that they believe are relevant to you based on your browsing history, and they also limit the number of times you see a particular ad. Google’s use of advertising cookies is subject to Google’s own privacy policy. You can manage your ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Where advertising is shown, we will seek your consent for the use of non-essential advertising cookies.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Most cookies on this site are first-party cookies set by qasui.com. Third-party cookies may be set by Google (for analytics and advertising) and by other service providers whose tools we integrate, such as embedded video players or social sharing buttons. We do not control the data collected by these third parties, and their use of cookies is governed by their own 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 set period or until you delete them. We use both types. The precise duration of persistent cookies varies; for example, a preference cookie may last for a year, while an analytics cookie may expire after a shorter time. None of our cookies are designed to store sensitive personal information.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (sometimes called HTML5 storage) to save data on your device. This is used for similar purposes as cookies, such as remembering your reading position or your catalogue preferences. You can clear local storage through your browser’s developer tools or settings.

Managing Your Consent

When you first visit the catalogue, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of any page. If you withdraw consent for a particular cookie category, any cookies already set in that category will be removed or made inactive where possible. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your experience; for instance, you may see the consent banner again if your previous consent was based on a session cookie that has since expired.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually block all cookies, delete cookies when you close your browser, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. The help function in your browser should explain how to do this. If you disable all cookies, including essential ones, the catalogue may not function correctly. 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 our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Managing Editor, William Whitman, at [email protected].