What Are Cookies
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How We Use Storage
Modern History Library uses cookies and local storage for the following purposes:
- Essential operation. Certain storage is strictly necessary to enable core functions such as navigating between pages, remembering what you have placed in a reading list, and maintaining session continuity. Without these, the catalogue cannot work reliably.
- Preferences. Where you choose a display option (for example, font size or text layout), a cookie may store that choice so that it persists across visits.
- Analytics. Where enabled, we may use first-party analytics to understand which catalogue pages are most frequently accessed and how visitors navigate the site. This helps us improve the selection of titles and the organisation of categories such as Revolutions or World Events.
- Advertising. If advertisements are displayed on the site, Google advertising technologies may place cookies to deliver relevant ads and to measure their performance. This is a third-party service; please see Google’s own privacy and cookie policies for details about how data is processed.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by ingof.com and are used only for the purposes described above. Third-party cookies may be set by services we employ, such as Google for analytics or advertising. We do not control the data collected by third parties, and their use of cookies is governed by their own policies.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, though the exact duration varies by cookie. You can review and remove persistent cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, the site may use browser local storage to remember interface preferences or to cache data for performance. This information stays on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers unless you perform an action that triggers a request (for example, submitting a search).
Your Choices
When you first visit the site, a banner may inform you about the use of optional cookies and ask for your consent where required by law. You are free to accept or decline such cookies. If you decline, only essential storage will be used. You can change your preference at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, through a consent management tool on the site.
To withdraw consent for optional cookies, you can clear your browser’s cookies and local storage, then reload the site to see the consent banner again. Alternatively, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies entirely.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, some parts of the catalogue may not function as intended. For example, you may be unable to maintain a reading list across sessions, and certain preference settings may reset each time you visit. Essential navigation and access to ebook files should remain available.
Types of Cookies We May Use
To give you a clearer picture, here are examples of the categories of cookies that may be present on the site:
- Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the site to operate. They include session identifiers that keep you logged in during a visit and security tokens that protect against fraudulent activity.
- Functional cookies. These remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size or the last category you browsed (e.g., Modern Nations). They enhance your experience but are not essential.
- Performance cookies. These collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most popular (e.g., reading companions for titles like King and commonwealth or Martyrdom in Missouri). We use this information to improve navigation and content.
- Targeting or advertising cookies. If ads appear, these cookies help deliver relevant advertisements and limit how often you see them. They may also allow ad networks to build a profile of your interests across websites.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers provide controls to manage cookies. You can typically find these in the settings or preferences menu. Options include:
- Blocking all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Deleting cookies when you close the browser.
- Allowing cookies only from specific sites.
- Viewing and removing individual cookies.
For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of the Modern History Library catalogue may be affected.
This policy applies to the Modern History Library catalogue at ingof.com. It does not cover third-party services that may be linked from our pages, such as external reviews or companion articles.