How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This catalogue is designed to provide you with a straightforward reading and browsing experience. Like many independent websites, we use cookies and similar storage technologies to help the site function reliably, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the catalogue. This policy explains what these technologies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. They can be 'session' cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or 'persistent' cookies, which remain on your device for a longer period unless you delete them. We may also use local storage, which functions similarly to persistent cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the catalogue to operate. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your prior consent. They are typically first-party session cookies and do not store any personally identifiable information.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the catalogue to remember choices you make (such as your preferred text size, display settings, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may be persistent so that your settings are retained across visits. We use them only where you have expressed a preference.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently visited, how long users stay on a page, and whether they encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the site's performance and content. These cookies are set by us or by third-party analytics services we may engage. They do not identify you personally, and your IP address may be anonymised.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on this catalogue, we or our advertising partners (including Google and its associated advertising technologies) may place cookies on your device to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by third parties and may track your browsing activity across different websites. We use Google advertising services conditionally; where ads are shown, Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by this catalogue directly. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than anrug.com, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control how third parties use their cookies, but we ensure that any third-party services we use have their own privacy and cookie policies that comply with applicable laws.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you may be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies). Your choice is stored in a cookie so that we remember your preference on subsequent visits. If you wish to withdraw your consent at any time, you can do so by clearing your cookies and refreshing the page, or by using the cookie settings tool if available. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our consent mechanism because they are necessary for the site to function.
How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from working correctly, and you may not be able to use all of its features. The method for adjusting browser settings varies by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for detailed instructions.
Practical Effects of Disabling Cookies
If you disable all cookies, you may still be able to browse the catalogue, but certain features—such as remembering your display preferences or keeping you logged in (if applicable)—will not work. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from collecting anonymised usage data that helps us improve the site. Disabling advertising cookies will not remove advertisements but may result in less relevant ads being shown.
This cookie policy is part of our commitment to transparency about how we operate the Public Domain Literature Library. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you may contact us at r@anrug.com. We may update this policy from time to time; any changes will be reflected here.