What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies such as local storage and web beacons may also be used where enabled.
How We Use Storage
We use cookies and local storage for the following purposes:
Essential Storage
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the operation of the catalogue. This includes remembering your session so you can navigate between pages without having to log in again (if you have created an account), and maintaining your reading list or download choices during a single visit. These do not require prior consent.
Functional Preferences
Where you set preferences such as text size, display mode, or language selection, we may store these in a cookie or local storage so that your choices persist across visits. These are non-essential but improve your experience. Consent is sought before these are set.
Analytics
Where analytics are enabled, we may use a first-party analytics service to collect aggregated, anonymous data about how visitors interact with the catalogue—such as which pages are most frequently accessed, how long visits last, and general geographic regions. This helps us understand reading interests and improve the site. No personal identifying information is collected through analytics cookies.
Advertising
If advertisements are displayed on this catalogue, Google advertising technologies (including Google AdSense or similar) may place third-party cookies on your device. These cookies enable the delivery of ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history across websites. They also help measure ad performance and prevent repeated display of the same ad. You may see ads because of these cookies. Consent is required before any advertising cookies are set.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by this site (esuju.com). Third-party cookies are set by domains other than esuju.com—for example, by Google when advertising is enabled. We do not control the data collected by third-party cookies; you should review the relevant third party’s privacy policy for details.
Session and Persistent Storage
Session storage expires when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a longer period, up to a maximum of one year for analytics preferences, or as determined by the third-party advertising provider. We do not specify exact durations because they may vary depending on your browser settings and the technology used.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the catalogue, you will see a consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential categories (functional, analytics, advertising). You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent for optional categories will not affect the essential functioning of the site.
Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies entirely, or to set preferences for specific sites. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from working correctly—for example, you may not be able to download ebooks or maintain your reading list. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will have no impact on core functionality.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to cache interface preferences or reading progress. This data remains on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser’s developer tools or settings.
How We Protect Your Privacy
We take care to limit the information stored on your device to what is necessary for the stated purposes. Essential cookies are minimal and do not track your activity beyond the current session. For analytics, we use aggregated data only, and we do not combine it with any personal information you may have provided (such as your email address if you contact us). Advertising cookies are subject to Google’s own privacy controls, and you can opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Account settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. 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, you may contact the Manuscript Reviewer at editor@esuju.com.