Introduction
This policy explains how Political Thought Library uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue at ursoi.com. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about the data we store on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help a website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or settings. Other technologies, such as local storage, perform similar functions but can hold more data and are not automatically transmitted to servers.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as navigating between pages, remembering your session, and maintaining security. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work. Essential cookies do not require your consent.
Preference Cookies
Where enabled, we may store your preferences, such as text size or display settings, so that they persist across visits. These are first-party cookies and are not used for tracking. For instance, if you select a larger font on one of our reading companions, that choice can be remembered.
Analytics Cookies
If analytics are enabled, we use first-party analytics to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently accessed or how users navigate between sections like “A Reader’s Path Through Political” or “World Events in Context.” This helps us improve the site. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or our consent tool.
Advertising Cookies
Where advertisements are displayed, we may use Google advertising technologies, including cookies, to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies may be set by Google and other third-party ad networks. They collect information about your browsing habits across different websites. You can manage your preferences for advertising cookies via our consent banner or through Google’s ad settings.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by Political Thought Library. Third-party cookies may be set by services we use, such as Google (for analytics or advertising). We do not control how third parties use their cookies; please review their privacy policies for details.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use both types. The duration of persistent cookies varies; you can check your browser’s cookie inspector for specifics. For example, a preference cookie might persist for a few months, while an analytics cookie may have a shorter lifespan.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store data such as your reading progress or interface preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but can hold more data and is not automatically transmitted to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices
Consent and Withdrawal
When you first visit the site, a consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most browsers let you manage cookies and local storage through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set preferences for specific sites. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the catalogue’s functionality.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you may still browse the catalogue, but features such as persistent preferences, session continuity, and personalized settings will not work. Some content may not display correctly. For instance, your reading progress on a title like “Presidential addresses and state papers, Volume 4 (of 7) — Background and Themes” may not be saved.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.