How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Ancient History Library (uhena.com) uses cookies and similar storage mechanisms to operate the catalogue, remember your preferences, and understand how readers interact with the site. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies). We may also use local storage, which works similarly to persistent cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
Categories of Storage We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as secure browsing, remembering your session while you navigate between pages, and maintaining your privacy choices. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work properly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
These allow us to remember choices you make—such as your preferred text size, display settings, or whether you have dismissed certain notices—to give you a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third-party services whose functionality we have added to the site. If you disable these cookies, some preferences may not be retained.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue. This helps us understand which books and pages are most popular, how readers navigate the site, and where improvements may be needed. These cookies collect aggregated data and do not directly identify you. Where analytics are enabled, you may opt out as described below.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
Occasionally, the catalogue may display advertisements served by Google or other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on this site and elsewhere. This is known as interest-based advertising. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective advertising providers. Where advertising is displayed, you can manage your preferences through the tools provided by the advertising networks or via your browser settings.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by Ancient History Library directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may have access to the data collected through their cookies, subject to their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with them beyond what is necessary for the service.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the catalogue, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. For non-essential categories (preferences, analytics, and advertising), we will ask for your consent before placing these cookies. You can accept all, decline all, or customise your preferences. Your choice will be remembered for a reasonable period, but you can change it at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page.
If you wish to withdraw consent for a category after having given it, you can update your preferences through the Cookie Settings panel. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly, and some features may become unavailable. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies, you may still browse the catalogue, but your session will not be remembered, and you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect the core functionality of the site. Disabling advertising cookies will not stop ads from appearing, but they will be less relevant to your interests.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where material changes are made, we may notify you through the catalogue or by other appropriate means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Fiction Editor, Margaret Waldo, at editor@uhena.com.