What This Policy Covers
This page explains how the Art & Architecture Library uses cookies, local storage and similar technologies when you visit the catalogue at ogiyi.com. It describes what these technologies do, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them where applicable. The policy applies to all pages and features within the site, including the reading companions and background notes that accompany many of our public-domain titles.
Essential Storage
We use a small number of strictly necessary cookies and local-storage items to make the catalogue function. These may remember your session identifier, your language preference, or whether you have dismissed a notice. No personal information is collected by these items, and they are deleted when you close your browser unless they are needed to remember a choice you have made (such as a text-size preference). Without this storage, some parts of the site may not work as intended. For example, the ability to navigate between pages or to maintain a consistent reading view depends on these essential items.
Preference and Functionality Storage
Where enabled, we store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as your chosen display mode, sort order, or a saved reading list. This storage is persistent on your device and is not shared with any third party. You may clear it at any time through your browser settings. These preferences are entirely under your control and are used solely to improve your experience—for instance, remembering that you prefer a larger font when reading a text like The Life of Clara Barton or a grid view when browsing the World Events in Context shelf.
Analytics and Performance
If analytics are active, we may use a first-party analytics script to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue—for example, which pages are most often viewed, how long a session lasts, or whether an ebook link is followed. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. The script may set a persistent cookie with a random identifier to distinguish unique visitors. No analytics data is shared with external services unless you have separately consented to advertising cookies (see below). The information helps us understand which titles and categories—such as Architecture or Impressions of Ukiyo-ye—are most engaging to our readers.
Advertising Technologies
Where advertisements are displayed on the site, we may use Google AdSense or similar Google advertising services. These services may set third-party cookies on your device to show ads that are more relevant to your interests. They may also use web beacons and local storage to measure ad performance and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. The specific vendors and their cookie names are subject to change. You can manage your Google ad preferences through the Google Ads Settings page. We do not control the data collected by these third parties. If you prefer not to receive personalised ads, you can opt out through the settings provided by Google or by your browser.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some storage items we use are session-based and disappear when you close your browser. Others are persistent and remain on your device for a period determined by the technology provider or until you delete them. We do not specify fixed durations because they depend on your browser and the type of storage. You can inspect and clear all cookies and local storage using your browser’s developer tools or privacy settings. For example, a cookie set by an analytics script might persist for up to two years, while a preference cookie may last only until you change your setting.
Your Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set your browser to notify you when a new cookie is placed. If you disable essential cookies, the catalogue may not display or function correctly. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect the core reading experience. You may also opt out of Google’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. Additionally, many browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, but the site does not currently respond to such signals.
Withdrawal of Consent
If you have previously consented to optional cookies (such as analytics or advertising), you may withdraw that consent at any time by clearing your cookies and local storage, or by adjusting your browser settings. After withdrawal, we will no longer set optional cookies until you consent again. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can also use the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to manage your preferences.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can write to the catalogue project at editor@ogiyi.com. We welcome your feedback and will do our best to address any concerns.