Introduction
This page explains how Religion & Theology Archive uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. 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 a website. They enable the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. We also use local storage, which works similarly but can store larger amounts of data. Other technologies such as web beacons or pixels may be used in conjunction with cookies for analytics or advertising purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They allow you to navigate pages, remember items in your reading list, and maintain your session. Without these, parts of the site may not work as intended. Essential cookies do not require your consent and are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember your choices, such as your preferred text size, display settings, or language. These improve your experience by making the site adapt to your personal preferences. They are not strictly essential but enhance usability. Where you have consented, we store these preferences so that you do not need to set them each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
Where you have consented, we use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our catalogue. This helps us improve the site and identify popular works. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. For example, we may learn which pages are most visited, how long readers stay, and whether any features are underused. This information informs our editorial decisions and technical improvements.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
If you see advertisements on our site, we may use cookies from Google and other advertising partners to deliver relevant ads, measure their performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We use Google advertising technologies where ads are displayed; you can learn more about Google’s data practices at their privacy policy. Advertising cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Religion & Theology Archive domain. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies; you should review the privacy policies of those providers for more information. Examples of third-party services we may use include Google Analytics and Google AdSense. Their cookies are subject to their own policies.
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 delete them. We use both types, but we do not specify fixed durations here because they may vary by provider or be updated. Session cookies help us maintain continuity during a single visit, while persistent cookies remember your preferences across sessions.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to remember your preferences or reading progress. This data stays on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us unless you perform an action that triggers a save. Local storage is often used to store larger amounts of data, such as your reading list or annotations, and can be cleared through your browser settings.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our catalogue, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. Your choice will be remembered for future visits. The banner provides clear information about each category of cookies so that you can make an informed decision.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the link provided in the footer of our pages. Alternatively, you can delete cookies via your browser settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set preferences for specific sites. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, you may not be able to use certain features, such as saving your reading list, remembering your place in a book, or seeing personalised content. The site will still be accessible, but your experience may be less convenient. For example, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and some interactive elements may not work as intended.
Changes 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 to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the catalogue project at editor@ntelo.com.