Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
This policy explains how Medieval History Archive (accessible at oqite.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to support the operation of our independent ebook catalogue. We believe in straightforward, transparent explanations rather than legal jargon.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status. Similar technologies, such as local storage, may also be used for the same purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our site. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and access to private areas (if any). Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our site, but you can block them via your browser settings — however, this may affect site functionality.
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or text display settings) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site — for example, which pages are most frequently visited, how users navigate between pages, and whether they encounter errors. This information helps us improve the structure and content of our catalogue. Where these cookies are enabled, they collect aggregated, anonymised data and do not directly identify you. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
If advertising is displayed on our site, we may use advertising cookies — including those from Google advertising services — to make ads more relevant to you. These cookies track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests. They are set by third-party ad networks with our permission. You can manage your consent for advertising cookies through our cookie consent tool. Opting out will not remove ads, but they may be less relevant to you.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by us (Medieval History Archive). Third-party cookies are set by domains other than ours, such as analytics or advertising service providers. We do not control the use of third-party cookies; you should review the privacy policies of those providers for more information.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use both types to enhance your experience. The duration of persistent cookies varies; you can check the expiry date in your browser’s cookie settings.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store information on your device. This is similar to persistent cookies but can hold larger amounts of data. We use local storage for preferences and to improve site performance. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
How to Manage Your Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent tool that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies (except essential ones). You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect the core functionality of the catalogue.
Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to manage local storage. Please note that disabling all cookies — including essential ones — may prevent certain parts of our site from working correctly. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable or delete cookies and local storage, you may lose saved preferences (such as text size or language), and some interactive features may not function. Your browsing experience may become less personalised, but you will still be able to read and download public-domain ebooks from our catalogue.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the catalogue project at [email protected].