About This Policy
This page explains how Public Domain Literature Library (eemyu.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We keep this information clear and practical so you can make informed choices.
What Are Cookies and Local Storage
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. Local storage works similarly but can hold more data. Both help us remember your preferences, understand how the site is used, and, where enabled, serve relevant content. These technologies are widely used across the web to provide a smoother, more personalised experience.
Essential Storage
Certain cookies and local storage items are strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. These may include session identifiers that keep you logged in (if you choose to create an account), items that remember your reading progress on a particular page, or tokens that protect against security risks. For example, if you are exploring a long work such as The Mystery of the Clasped Hands: A Novel — Edition Insights, a session cookie may hold your current position so you can resume later without losing your place. These storage items are set automatically and cannot be turned off through our site, though you can block them via browser settings—with the understanding that parts of the catalogue may then become unavailable.
Preference Storage
We use persistent storage to remember choices you make, such as text size, display mode, or language selection. This data stays on your device and is not shared with third parties. You can clear it at any time through your browser. For instance, if you prefer a larger font when reading The Riddle of the Mysterious Light — Reading Notes, that preference can be stored locally so that the setting persists across visits.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies and local storage to collect anonymous, aggregated information about how visitors use the catalogue—for example, which pages are most popular, how users navigate between book entries, and what search terms are used. This helps us improve the site. No personal identifiers are stored, and data is not sold. You may opt out of analytics storage by adjusting your cookie preferences or using browser tools. The information we gather might show that many readers start with Much Ado About Peter — Inside the Classic before moving to related titles, which helps us refine our recommendation links.
Advertising Technologies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If you see advertisements on this site, those ads may be delivered by Google and other advertising partners. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Where advertising is displayed, you may see a consent request to allow these technologies; you can accept or decline. Declining will not affect your ability to use the catalogue, though you may still see non-personalised ads. For example, a reader browsing Jewels of Gwahlur — Reading Companion might see an ad for a related adventure novel, but only if you have consented to ad personalisation.
Third-Party Storage
We do not intentionally set third-party cookies ourselves, but some embedded services (such as video players or social media sharing buttons, if present) may place their own cookies. These are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policies. We recommend checking those policies if you interact with such features. For instance, if a page includes a video trailer for The Young Lovell: A Romance — Themes and Context, the video platform may set a cookie to remember your playback preferences.
Session and Persistent Storage
Session storage expires when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a period determined by the technology, or until you manually clear it. We do not set fixed expiration dates beyond what is technically necessary for the stated purpose. For example, a preference cookie for Under St Paul's: A Romance — Story, Setting & Ideas may persist for a few months, but you can delete it at any time.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a consent banner that lets you accept or decline non-essential storage. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the site footer. Withdrawing consent for optional technologies will not affect the essential functions of the site. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies globally, though this may affect your experience on other websites as well.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies and local storage. You can usually find these options in your browser’s settings or privacy menu. Please note that disabling all storage may prevent some catalogue features from working as intended. For example, if you disable local storage entirely, your reading progress on a long novel like The Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3) — A Closer Reading may not be saved between sessions.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, please contact the catalogue project at the address listed on our contact page.