Introduction

Historical Children’s Library (weaiv.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to provide, secure, and improve the service. This policy explains what types of storage are used, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences. We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have voluntarily provided information through a feature that requires authentication.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow the site to remember your actions or preferences over a period of time. Other technologies, such as local storage and session storage, serve similar purposes and are covered by this policy. We refer to all of these as “storage” for simplicity.

Essential Storage

Certain storage is strictly necessary for the operation of the catalogue. These items enable core functions such as remembering your session, maintaining your reading list selections during a visit, and ensuring that downloaded ebooks are correctly associated with your session. Essential storage does not require your prior consent, but you may block or delete them through your browser settings, which may affect the site’s functionality.

Preference Storage

We store your preferences regarding display options—such as text size, theme (light or dark mode), and the language of the interface—so that your choices persist across visits. These cookies are not essential but improve your experience. If you disable them, the site will use default settings.

Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)

We may use first-party analytics to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, such as which titles are viewed most often, how users navigate between pages, and general geographic trends. This data is aggregated and does not identify you individually. Analytics storage is used only where you have consented, and you may withdraw consent at any time.

Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)

Some pages may display advertisements provided by Google and its partners. Where ads are shown, Google may use cookies and other identifiers to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites, to measure ad performance, and to personalize advertising. This includes the use of Google AdSense and related technologies. We do not control the specific cookies set by Google; you can manage your ad preferences through Google’s Ads Settings or via the AdChoices icon on the ad. Advertising storage is only used with your consent where required by applicable law.

First-Party and Third-Party Storage

First-party storage is set directly by Historical Children’s Library. Third-party storage may be set by services we use, such as Google (for analytics or advertising). We do not control the duration or content of third-party cookies; please refer to those providers’ own policies for details.

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 set by the provider or until you manually delete it. The exact duration varies per cookie and is not fixed by us for third-party technologies.

Local Storage

We may use local storage in your browser to remember your reading progress within a title, so that you can resume where you left off. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly save it to your account (if such a feature is available).

Managing Your Choices

When you first visit the site, a consent banner (or similar interface) allows you to accept or decline non-essential storage. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the site footer. You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies entirely. Please note that disabling essential storage may prevent the site from functioning correctly, including the ability to download or read ebooks.

Withdrawal of Consent

If you have previously consented to analytics or advertising storage, you may withdraw your consent by updating your preferences via the Cookie Settings link. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies and similar storage. The help menu in your browser should explain how to change these settings. For mobile devices, refer to your device’s settings. We recommend that you do not disable essential cookies, as the site may become unusable.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable all non-essential storage, you will still be able to browse the catalogue and read public domain texts. However, certain features—such as remembering your theme preference, tracking your reading progress, or seeing personalized ads—will not be available. Disabling essential storage may result in loss of session data and inability to download ebooks.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via the site or by updating the consent banner.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our Fiction Editor, Mary Orwell, at editor@weaiv.com.