About This Policy
This page explains how the Art & Architecture Library (eguvi.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to support the operation of the catalogue and, where you have consented, to improve your experience and enable certain optional features.
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 are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other services whose content or functionality we have integrated (third-party cookies). Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.
Essential Storage
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the catalogue to function. This includes cookies that remember your session, maintain your preferences during a single visit, and enable secure access to any account features. These cookies do not require your prior consent and are set automatically when you navigate the site. Essential storage cannot be disabled through our controls, but you may block them through your browser settings; however, doing so may impair or prevent use of the catalogue.
Preference and Functional Storage
Where you have chosen to customise your experience — for example, by selecting a display mode or language — we may store those choices in a cookie or local storage so that they persist across visits. These preferences are not used for tracking and are only retained as long as needed to provide the requested convenience.
Analytics (Where Enabled)
If analytics are enabled on the site, we may use first-party cookies and local storage to collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with the catalogue — such as which pages are viewed, how long a session lasts, and whether any errors occur. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the library’s organisation and content. Analytics are only activated if you have given your consent through the cookie notice. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Advertising (Where Enabled)
Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google advertising technologies, including Google AdSense or similar services, to serve relevant advertisements. These services may set third-party cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. The use of these cookies is subject to your consent, which you may grant or deny through the cookie preference panel. You can also manage your Google ad settings directly at adssettings.google.com. Please note that disabling advertising cookies will not remove ads, but they will be less relevant to you.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some cookies and storage items are deleted when you close your browser (session storage), while others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent storage) so that the site can recognise you on future visits. The exact duration of persistent storage varies depending on the purpose; for example, preference cookies may last for several months, while analytics cookies may have a shorter lifespan. We do not invent fixed durations but instead set them to reasonable periods necessary for the function.
Third-Party Services
In addition to Google advertising services where ads are displayed, we may embed content from external platforms (such as videos or social media feeds). Those platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content. We do not control those cookies, and you should consult the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the site, a cookie notice appears asking you to accept or decline optional cookies (analytics and advertising). You may change your preference at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of the site. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect the essential operation of the catalogue.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set the browser to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that if you disable all cookies, including essential ones, parts of the catalogue may become unavailable or behave unexpectedly. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in the “Help” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to store small amounts of data on your device — for example, to remember your reading progress within a book or to cache catalogue listings for faster loading. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close the browser, but you can clear it through your browser’s developer tools or settings. We do not use local storage for tracking across unrelated sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if they are material, we will notify you through the site’s cookie notice or other appropriate means.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or storage technologies, please contact us at [email protected].