Our approach to cookies and similar technologies
This policy explains how the Historical Economics Library (oveir.com) uses cookies, local storage, and related technologies. It describes the types of storage we use, their purposes, and your options to manage or withdraw consent where applicable.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, recognise you on return visits, and understand how you interact with content. Similar technologies include local storage, which stores data in your browser, and tracking pixels, which may be used by third-party services where enabled.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue. They enable core functions such as page navigation, session management, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. They are first-party, session or persistent, and do not require your consent.
Preference cookies
These remember choices you make, such as text size, display settings, or the region you selected. They may be first-party and persistent. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
Analytics cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site—for example, which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether they encounter errors. This helps us improve the catalogue and your reading experience. These cookies are set by us or by third-party analytics services. They are persistent and may be first-party or third-party. Consent is obtained before these cookies are placed.
Advertising cookies
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may use Google advertising technologies (such as Google AdSense or Google Ads) that place cookies to show relevant advertisements, limit the frequency of ad display, and measure ad performance. These cookies are third-party and persistent. They may also be used by Google for interest-based advertising based on your browsing activity across websites. Consent is required for these cookies, and you may withdraw it at any time.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Historical Economics Library itself. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control how third parties use their cookies; their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
Session and persistent cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a period set by the cookie, or until you delete them manually. The exact duration varies by purpose and provider.
Local storage
We may use local storage in your browser to store data such as your reading progress or preferences. This data stays on your device and is not automatically cleared when you close your browser. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your choices and consent
When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. For non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), we ask for your explicit consent. You can accept all, reject all, or customise your preferences. If you accept, your choice will be remembered for a reasonable period, after which you may be asked again.
Withdrawing consent
You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences through the cookie settings tool on our site. Alternatively, you can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair the site's functionality.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set alerts when a cookie is placed. Instructions are available in your browser's help section. Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on this and other websites.
Practical effects of disabling storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, the site may still function in a basic form, but features such as remembering your preferences, analytics, and advertising will not work. Some interactive elements may not load correctly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via the consent notice.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial office at editor@oveir.com.