How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how the Travel & Geography Archive uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what we store and why.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help a website remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings, and can enable certain features. Other technologies, such as local storage and session storage, work similarly but may store more data or persist differently.
Categories of Storage We Use
Essential Storage
Certain cookies and local storage items are necessary for the catalogue to function. These may include session identifiers that allow you to navigate between pages without losing your place, or security tokens that protect against unauthorised access. Essential storage is set automatically and cannot be disabled through our site. You can block or delete them using your browser settings, but doing so may impair core functionality.
Preference Storage
We use storage to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, display mode, or language selection. These preferences are stored locally on your device and are not shared with third parties. Where enabled, this storage helps us tailor your reading experience.
Analytics Storage
Where enabled, we use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our catalogue. This may involve first-party cookies that collect aggregated information such as which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and what search terms are used. This data helps us improve the catalogue’s organisation and discoverability. Analytics storage is non-essential and is only activated with your consent.
Advertising Storage
If you see advertisements on our site, we may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Google and other advertising partners. These technologies help deliver relevant ads, measure their performance, and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. Advertising storage may involve third-party cookies that track your browsing across different websites. This category is only used when ads are displayed and requires your prior consent.
First-Party and Third-Party Storage
First-party storage is set directly by our domain (buqih.com) and is used for essential functions, preferences, and analytics. Third-party storage may be set by services we integrate, such as Google advertising technologies. We do not control how third parties use their cookies; we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further information.
Session and Persistent Storage
Session storage expires when you close your browser. Persistent storage remains on your device for a longer period, as determined by the technology that sets it. We do not specify fixed durations because these may vary depending on the service and your browser settings. You can manage persistent storage through your browser’s preferences.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to retain data such as reading progress or interface preferences. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser and can be managed through your browser’s developer tools or settings.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our site, we may present a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential storage categories. Essential storage does not require consent. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on our site. Withdrawing consent for analytics or advertising storage will not affect the core functionality of the catalogue.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies and other storage. You can typically find these controls in your browser’s settings or privacy menu. Please note that disabling essential storage may prevent certain features from working correctly, and clearing all storage may log you out or reset your preferences.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you may still be able to browse the catalogue, but personalised features such as remembering your reading progress or preferred display settings will not function. Analytics and advertising storage will not be used, which means we will not collect usage data or show tailored advertisements.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other storage technologies, please contact our Associate Editor, Thomas Austen, at [email protected].