Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the Public Domain Literature Library ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our website at iopre.com. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies can be 'session' cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent' cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them). We may also use local storage, which functions similarly but can store larger amounts of data. In addition, we may employ web beacons or pixel tags, which are tiny transparent images that help us understand how you interact with our pages.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes, where applicable:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate correctly. Essential cookies are set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in. For example, we use a cookie to remember whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so that we do not show the consent notice repeatedly.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, text size, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party services we have added to our pages. For instance, if you adjust the text size for easier reading, a preference cookie can store that setting so it persists across visits.
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics cookies are enabled, they help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party analytics providers. The information gathered includes which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether they encounter any errors. This helps us refine our catalogue and reading guides. You can opt out of these cookies by adjusting your cookie settings or withdrawing consent as described below.
Advertising Cookies
If our site displays advertisements, advertising cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners, including Google Advertising Technologies. They track your browsing habits across websites and build a profile of your interests. You may withdraw consent for advertising cookies at any time. Note that we do not currently rely on advertising revenue, but we reserve the right to use advertising cookies in the future.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (iopre.com). Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. For example, if we use Google Analytics or Google AdSense, those services may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies; you should check the privacy policies of those third parties for more information. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party services we use.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our site. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect the functionality of essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our site, such as remembering your reading preferences or maintaining a session.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Managing Editor, Herman Austen, at [email protected]. We welcome your feedback and will respond promptly.