Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Modern History Library (accessible at uhuqu.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to support the operation, security, and improvement of the catalogue. This policy explains what types of storage may be placed on your device, how they are used, and the choices available to you.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies can be set by the site you visit (first-party cookies) or by other services whose features are embedded on the page (third-party cookies). Some cookies are removed when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for a period determined by the service that set them (persistent cookies). We also use local storage, a similar technology that allows data to be stored in your browser. In addition, we may employ web beacons or pixels, which are tiny transparent images that help us understand how you interact with pages and whether emails have been opened. These are used in conjunction with cookies to provide analytics and advertising services where enabled.
Essential Storage
Certain cookies and local storage are necessary for the catalogue to function. These enable core features such as navigating between pages, remembering your session, and maintaining security. Without this storage, parts of the site may not operate correctly. Essential storage does not require your prior consent. Examples include session cookies that keep you logged in during a visit and security tokens that protect against unauthorized access.
Preference Storage
We may store your preferences, such as display settings or region choices, so that they are remembered on future visits. This storage is optional; if you disable it, you may need to set your preferences each time you visit. For instance, if you prefer a larger font size or a particular layout, preference cookies can retain those choices across sessions.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
Where analytics technologies are enabled, we use first-party and third-party cookies to collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently viewed, how users navigate between sections, and whether any errors occur. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the site. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar platforms to process this data. The analytics provider may transfer the data to servers in other jurisdictions, and we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)
Where advertisements are displayed on the catalogue, we may allow Google and its partners to place cookies or use similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. These technologies may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements and to personalise the ads you see. This includes Google’s advertising services, such as Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager, where enabled. Such storage is third-party and is subject to Google’s privacy policies. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or through the consent notice on this site.
Your Consent Choices
For any storage that is not strictly essential, we seek your consent before placing it on your device. When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a consent notice that allows you to accept or decline different categories of storage. You may change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on the site. The consent notice provides clear options to accept all, reject all, or customise your choices. Your selection is stored in a cookie that remembers your preference for future visits.
Withdrawal of Optional Consent
If you have previously consented to non-essential storage, you may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences via the cookie settings. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. After withdrawal, any non-essential cookies that were already placed may remain on your device until their expiration or until you manually delete them through your browser settings.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies and local storage through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, and disable local storage, either for all sites or for specific ones. Please note that disabling essential storage may impair the functionality of the catalogue. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation. You may also use browser add-ons that provide additional control over tracking technologies.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable all non-essential storage, you will still be able to browse the catalogue and access public-domain texts. However, certain features that rely on preferences or analytics may not work as intended, and you may see less relevant advertisements if advertising is enabled. The site will continue to function for its primary purpose of providing a digital library. We encourage you to experiment with different settings to find the balance that works best for you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the editor at editor@uhuqu.com.