Introduction
Historical Children’s Library (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar storage technologies on our website (buqti.com) to help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and—where you have consented—to support analytics and advertising. This policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, 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. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain until they expire or you delete them). We also use local storage and similar browser technologies for the same purposes.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure login, session management, and the ability to navigate between pages. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work correctly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent, but you can block them through your browser settings (with the effect described below).
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the site to remember choices you make—such as your preferred text size, language, or display settings—so that you do not have to set them again on each visit. These cookies are set only if you interact with such features, and you may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
Where analytics cookies are enabled, we use first-party analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site—for example, which pages are most popular and how users navigate. This helps us improve the catalogue and reading experience. The information collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. You may opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your cookie consent settings or using your browser controls.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If advertisements appear on this site, we may use Google advertising technologies (such as Google AdSense or Google Ads) to serve relevant ads. These technologies may set cookies and use web beacons to track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests. The data collected is used to show you ads that are more likely to be relevant to you. You can manage your Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com or opt out via the YourAdChoices programme. We do not control the cookies set by third-party advertisers; please review their privacy policies for details.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may use persistent cookies to recognise your device across different websites and over time. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but you can manage them through your browser settings or by visiting the opt-out pages of the respective providers.
Local Storage
We use local storage (including session storage) to store data on your device that persists beyond a single session. This is used for similar purposes as cookies—for example, to remember your reading progress or preferences. You can clear local storage through your browser’s developer tools or settings.
Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). Essential cookies are always set. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the site. If you withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, those cookies will no longer be used, though some may remain on your device until you clear them.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete all cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. However, if you disable essential cookies, some features of our site may not function as intended. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable cookies or local storage entirely, you may still be able to browse the catalogue, but features such as persistent login, saved preferences, and reading progress may not work. Some pages may display less efficiently, and you may see the same cookie notice on each visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Acquisitions Editor, James Dickens, at [email protected].