Our Use of Cookies
Like most websites, the Travel & Geography Archive uses cookies and similar storage technologies to help the site function reliably, remember your preferences, and understand how readers interact with the catalogue. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can be ‘session’ cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or ‘persistent’ cookies (which remain for a longer period, though we do not specify fixed durations here).
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the catalogue. These include cookies that enable you to navigate between pages, maintain your reading session, and access secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, some features may not work correctly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
We may use cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, display settings, or the region you are browsing from. These are known as preference cookies. Where we use them, they improve your experience by tailoring the site to your personal preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how readers navigate the site, and whether any errors occur. We may use a third-party analytics service for this purpose. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we or our advertising partners (including Google and its associated advertising technologies) may place cookies on your device to serve ads relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites to build a profile of your interests. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or via the Google Ads Settings page.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Travel & Geography Archive itself. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. This is similar to cookies but can hold larger amounts of information. Local storage is used for similar purposes as cookies, such as remembering your preferences or caching site data to improve performance.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a notice asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline these cookies. If you decline, only essential cookies will be used. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using any cookie consent tool we provide.
Withdrawal of Consent
If you have previously consented to non-essential cookies, you may withdraw that consent at any time. To do so, you can delete cookies stored on your device through your browser settings, or use the cookie consent tool if available on the site. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue. For example, you may not be able to use certain features or remember your preferences.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable cookies or local storage, the catalogue will still function, but some personalised features may not work. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and some content may not display optimally. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site operation.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Fiction Editor at [email protected].