How This Library Uses Cookies
Philosophy & Ethics Library (holji.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to keep the catalogue working, to remember your preferences, and, where you have consented, to help us understand how the site is used and to show relevant advertising. This policy explains what types of storage we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They enable core features such as session management, catalogue navigation, and secure access to your reading lists or account settings (if you choose to register). Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended. Essential cookies are placed by us (first-party) and do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the site to remember choices you make—such as your preferred display mode, text size, or language—so that you do not have to set them again on each visit. These are first-party cookies and may be persistent or session-based depending on the feature.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
Where you have consented, we use analytics cookies (such as those provided by Google Analytics) to collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with the site. This includes pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. This data helps us improve the catalogue and understand which works and reading guides are most valued. Analytics cookies are third-party and are only placed if you give your consent via the cookie notice.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
If advertisements are shown on the site, we may use Google advertising technologies (including AdSense or similar) to serve relevant ads. These technologies may place cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests and show you personalised advertisements on this and other sites. Advertising cookies are third-party and are only placed if you give your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage, session storage, or similar browser-based storage to improve performance and remember certain data (such as reading progress or recently viewed titles). These are typically first-party and are cleared when you clear your browser’s cache or storage.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by holji.com and are used only by us. Third-party cookies are set by trusted service providers (such as Google) for analytics or advertising purposes. We do not control how third parties use their cookies; you should review their privacy policies for further 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. The exact duration varies by cookie but is typically between a few hours and two years.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the site, a cookie notice informs you about the types of cookies used. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to all cookies. By clicking “Reject All” or adjusting your preferences, you may decline non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by using the privacy settings provided (if available).
Withdrawing Optional Consent
If you have previously consented to analytics or advertising cookies, you can withdraw that consent by clearing your cookies or by using the cookie consent tool (which may be accessible via a link in the site footer). Withdrawing consent does 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 block or delete cookies entirely, or set preferences for specific sites. Please note that if you disable all cookies, including essential ones, some features of the catalogue may not function correctly. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies and local storage entirely, you may not be able to log in, maintain reading lists, or use personalised settings. The site will still load, but your experience may be less convenient. Analytics and advertising will not operate if you have blocked third-party cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of storage. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if material, we may notify you via the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of storage technologies, please contact the anthology editor at [email protected].