What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you return. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services whose features are integrated into the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar storage technologies for several purposes, depending on the features you use and the settings you choose. Below we describe the main categories of cookies you may encounter on our catalogue. Our goal is to provide a smooth and personalised reading experience while respecting your privacy.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the catalogue, search for titles, and access your reading lists or account preferences if you have chosen to create an account. Without these cookies, some core functions would not work. For example, essential cookies help maintain your session while you browse from one page to another. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as your preferred display mode, text size, or language. They may also store whether you have dismissed certain informational notices. These cookies are set only when you make a choice, and they improve your experience by tailoring the site to your personal preferences. For instance, if you select a larger font size for easier reading, a preference cookie will remember that setting on future visits.

Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)

Where enabled, we may use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate between sections, and what devices or browsers are used. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use this information solely to improve the site and its content, such as identifying which categories—like Classic Adventures & Expeditions or Cases, Clues & Suspense—are most engaging to readers. Analytics cookies may be set by third-party services like Google Analytics, but we configure them to anonymise your IP address.

Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)

If advertisements are displayed on certain pages, we may allow Google and its partners to place cookies for advertising purposes. These cookies help deliver ads that are more relevant to you, limit how often you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They may track your browsing across different websites. Where advertising cookies are used, you will be given a clear choice to accept or reject them before they are set. We do not serve personalised ads to users who have declined consent.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense. We do not control how third-party providers use their cookies. You should review their privacy policies for more information. For example, Google’s advertising network may use cookies to build a profile of your interests across websites, but we only enable such features if you have given explicit consent.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are often used to keep track of your current visit, such as remembering items in a temporary reading list. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, or until you manually delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie and purpose. For instance, a preference cookie may last for a year, while an analytics cookie may expire after a few months.

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 persistent cookies but can hold larger amounts of information. Local storage is typically used to remember your preferences or to cache content for offline reading where available. Unlike cookies, local storage is not automatically sent to the server with each request, which can improve performance. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

Your Choices and Consent

When you first visit our site, we will present you with a cookie notice that explains our use of cookies. For non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), we will ask for your consent before setting them. You can accept all, decline all, or customise your preferences. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. We respect your choice and will not set non-essential cookies without your permission.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of our catalogue may not function correctly. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect the core functionality of the site. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you may write to us at editor@aayet.com. We are happy to clarify how cookies affect your experience on our catalogue.