How We Use Cookies

This catalogue uses cookies and similar storage technologies to keep the site working, to remember your choices, and, where you have consented, to help us understand how visitors use the catalogue and to support its ongoing availability. This policy explains what types of storage are used and how you can control them.

Essential Cookies

Certain cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. These are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in (if you have an account), or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the catalogue to remember information that changes how the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in. These are first-party cookies that are set only when you make a choice. They are not strictly essential but improve your experience.

Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)

If you have consented to analytics cookies, we use first-party analytics services to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the catalogue — for example, which pages are most frequently read, how long visitors stay, and whether they encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the catalogue’s structure and content. Analytics cookies are not used to identify you personally.

Advertising Cookies (Where Displayed)

Some pages of the catalogue may display advertisements. Where ads are shown, third-party advertising partners — including Google and its affiliated technologies — may set cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. These cookies are based on your browsing activity across different websites and are used for ad personalisation and measurement. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are only placed if you have given your consent where required by law.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by this catalogue (aarfi.com) and are used only by us. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than aarfi.com, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. The specific third-party services used may change over time; we review them periodically to ensure they meet reasonable privacy standards.

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. The exact duration varies by cookie and is determined by the service that sets it. Persistent cookies allow the catalogue to remember your preferences across visits.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, this catalogue may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. Local storage is used for similar purposes as cookies — for example, to remember your consent choices or to cache certain site elements for faster loading. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser.

Your Consent and Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies and storage. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page. If you withdraw consent for optional cookies, those cookies will be deactivated, but essential cookies will continue to function.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. However, please note that disabling cookies — especially essential ones — may affect the functionality of the catalogue. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser’s help section.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue will still load and you will be able to browse public-domain texts. However, features that depend on remembering your choices — such as your cookie consent preference, your language selection, or any custom display settings — may not work correctly. You may also see the cookie consent notice on every visit.

This policy is part of our commitment to transparency. If you have questions about how we handle your data, please contact the anthology editor at [email protected].