How We Use Storage on Your Device
This catalogue uses cookies and similar storage technologies to make the site work, remember your preferences, and—where you have consented—help us understand how readers use the collection. This policy explains what types of storage we use and how you can control them.
Essential Cookies
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the site to function. These cookies allow you to navigate pages, access your reading lists, and maintain session security. Without them, parts of the catalogue may not operate correctly. Essential cookies are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or adjusting your display preferences. They do not track you across other websites. For example, if you are exploring a reading companion for Marjorie Dean, College Junior or adding notes to With Fire and Sword: An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia, essential cookies ensure that your session remains stable and your choices are preserved during that visit.
Preference Cookies
We store small pieces of information to remember choices you make—such as text size, reading mode, or which categories you last browsed. These cookies make your experience more convenient but are not required for basic use. If you disable them, you may need to set your preferences again each time you visit. For instance, if you often browse the “School, Friendship & Growing Up” section or prefer a larger font when reading The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire — Key Ideas to Explore, a preference cookie can retain those settings.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
With your consent, we may use analytics storage to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the catalogue—for example, which book guides are most viewed, how long readers stay on a page, or what search terms are used. This data helps us improve the site and understand which texts and themes interest our readers. Analytics storage is not used to build personal profiles or to share data with third parties beyond the analytics service provider. For example, if many readers visit the guide for Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound; Or, A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils, we may use that insight to develop more content in the “Young Readers Enchanted Adventures” category.
Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)
If you see advertisements on the catalogue, third-party advertising partners—including Google—may place cookies or use device identifiers to deliver ads relevant to your interests. These technologies may track your visits across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We only enable advertising storage where you have given consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings. Please note that advertising storage is not active by default; it is only used on pages where advertisements are shown, and we strive to minimise its impact on your reading experience.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by this site and are used only by us. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our own—for example, analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control how third parties use their cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information. For instance, if we embed a video from a third-party platform, that platform may set its own cookies, which are subject to their separate policies.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies) so that the site can recognise you on return visits. The exact duration varies by cookie and is set to the minimum necessary for the intended purpose. Session cookies are typically used during activities like browsing a reading guide for The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich, while persistent cookies might remember your category preference across multiple visits.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to keep data such as reading progress or interface preferences. This information stays on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser settings. For example, if you are reading Ethel Morton at Chautauqua and pause mid-chapter, local storage can save your place so you can resume later without losing your spot.
Your Choices
When you first visit the catalogue, you will be asked to consent to non-essential storage. You can change your mind at any time through the cookie settings link in the site footer. Most browsers also allow you to view, block, or delete cookies and local storage through their settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue, and you may not be able to use certain features, such as saving your reading lists or maintaining a consistent text size preference. If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact our manuscript reviewer at editor@haufu.com.
This policy is part of our commitment to transparency and to providing a respectful, reader-focused environment for exploring classic literature.