About This Policy
This page explains how Modern History Library (unufa.com) uses cookies, web storage and similar technologies. It describes the types of storage we set, their purpose and how you can manage them. We keep this information clear and accurate so you can make informed choices about your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Other storage technologies, such as local storage and session storage, work similarly but may store data beyond simple text files. We refer to all these collectively as “storage” in this policy.
Types of Storage We Use
Essential Storage
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. It enables core features such as secure access, maintaining your session while you browse and remembering your cookie consent choice. These technologies do not require your prior consent under applicable law.
Preference Storage
We may store your preferences, such as display settings or language choices, to improve your experience. This storage is not strictly essential but enhances convenience. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential preference storage.
Analytics Storage
Where enabled, we use analytics services (including first-party analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue — which pages are most read, how users navigate and whether any errors occur. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may opt out of analytics storage where it is non-essential.
Advertising Storage
If advertisements are displayed on the site, we or our advertising partners (including Google and its affiliates) may set cookies and use web storage to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. This may involve third-party cookies that track your activity across different websites. You can withdraw consent for advertising storage at any time.
First-Party and Third-Party Storage
First-party storage is set by the Modern History Library domain and is used only by us. Third-party storage is set by domains other than unufa.com — for example, by analytics providers or advertising technology services. We do not control how third parties use their own storage; you should review their privacy policies for further information.
Session and Persistent Storage
Session storage is temporary and is deleted when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a set period or until you manually delete it. The exact duration of persistent storage varies by technology and provider, but we never set storage with an indefinite lifespan.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use HTML5 local storage to remember your preferences or settings locally on your device. Local storage does not expire automatically and can be cleared through your browser settings.
Google Advertising Technologies
Where advertisements are displayed, we may use Google AdSense or similar Google services. These services may use cookies and web storage to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your interests. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of certain advertising cookies by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential storage categories. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent for optional storage will not affect the functionality of essential services, but may impact personalisation and advertising relevance.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies and storage through their settings. You can usually:
- View and delete individual cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Block all storage
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling all storage may prevent some features of the catalogue from working correctly, including the ability to save your reading preferences or maintain a session.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you choose to disable essential storage, you may not be able to access certain parts of the catalogue that require authentication or session management. If you disable analytics storage, we will not be able to gather aggregated usage data that helps us improve the site. Disabling advertising storage will reduce the relevance of any ads you see but will not remove them entirely.
Changes 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. We encourage you to review it periodically.