How We Use Cookies
This page explains how the Historical Zoology Library uses cookies and similar storage technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what is stored and why.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make sites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Other technologies, such as local storage, may be used for similar purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as session management, remembering your reading preferences during a visit, and maintaining security. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly. Essential cookies do not require your consent.
Preference Cookies
Where enabled, preference cookies remember choices you make (such as text size, display mode, or language) to give you a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third-party services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some preferences may not be retained.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and any errors encountered. This data helps us improve the site. We may use a third-party analytics service that sets its own cookies. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or our consent tool if available.
Advertising Cookies
If you see advertisements on our site, advertising cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks, including Google advertising services. These cookies are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They also limit how often you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of campaigns. We only use advertising cookies where ads are displayed and with your prior consent where required by law. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Historical Zoology Library directly. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than siqeq.com, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those providers.
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. The duration of persistent cookies varies by purpose; for example, preference cookies may last for a few months, while analytics cookies may last up to two years. We do not specify fixed durations here because they may change.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device for similar purposes, such as remembering your reading progress or interface settings. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser and can be managed through your browser settings.
Your Choices
Consent and Withdrawal
For non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, advertising), we ask for your consent when you first visit the site. You can accept or decline categories of cookies. If you change your mind, you can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or using our cookie preference centre (if available). Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set alerts when a cookie is being set. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser's help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage entirely, you may still browse the catalogue, but some features may not work as intended. For example, you may need to log in again on each visit, your reading preferences may not be saved, and some interactive elements may not display correctly. Analytics and advertising will not function if you opt out of those categories.
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 it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact the catalogue project at [email protected].