Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
This catalogue is designed to be a simple, accessible space for reading and exploring public-domain ebooks. To keep the site working smoothly and to understand how readers use it, we may place small data files—commonly called cookies—on your device. This policy explains what those files are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a short text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit. It allows the site to remember your actions or preferences over a period of time. Most browsers support cookies, but you can set your browser to refuse them or to delete them after a session.
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. These may include cookies that keep you logged in (if you choose to create an account), remember what is in your reading list, or maintain the security of your session. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
We may use cookies to remember choices you make—such as your preferred text size, display theme, or language—so that you do not have to set them again on each visit. These are known as preference or functionality cookies. If you disable them, the site will still work, but you may need to adjust your settings more often.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
To understand how visitors interact with the catalogue—which pages are most popular, how readers navigate between books, and what search terms are used—we may use analytics cookies. These collect anonymous, aggregated data. We do not link this information to any personal identifier. Analytics cookies are only placed if you have given your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent tool provided on the site.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
On some pages, advertisements may be displayed to help support the costs of maintaining the catalogue. Where advertising appears, we may use Google advertising technologies, including cookies placed by Google and its partners. These cookies enable the delivery of ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history, and they also help measure the performance of ad campaigns. The information collected may include your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Advertising cookies are only used with your consent, and you may opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ads Settings.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the catalogue itself (igoqo.com). Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense. These third parties may also use other technologies like web beacons or local storage. We do not control the cookies set by third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The exact lifespan varies by cookie; for example, essential session cookies may last only as long as your visit, while preference or analytics cookies may last a few months. We do not invent fixed durations here because they may change as we update our services.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. This is used for similar purposes as cookies—for example, to remember your reading progress or preferences. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser and can be managed through your browser’s settings.
Your Choices and Withdrawal of Consent
You have control over cookies and similar technologies. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies.
- Clear browsing data, including local storage.
If you have previously consented to analytics or advertising cookies, you may withdraw your consent at any time by using the cookie consent tool on this site (if available) or by changing your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue—for example, you may not be able to keep items in your reading list or save preferences.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue will still be accessible for reading. However, features that depend on remembering your choices—such as persistent login, reading lists, or text-size preferences—will not work. You may need to log in each time and adjust settings manually. Analytics and advertising will also be disabled, which may affect the availability of free content supported by ads.
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. 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 Igoqo, at editor@igoqo.com.