How This Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies
This page explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (accessible at meyiu.com) uses cookies, web storage and similar technologies. We keep this description as clear and straightforward as possible.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Cookies help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Other storage methods, such as local storage, work similarly but may persist differently. Web storage, including session storage and local storage, can also be used to hold data temporarily or for a longer period.
Categories of Storage We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Storage
Certain cookies and local storage items are required for the site to function. They enable basic operations such as keeping your session active while you browse the catalogue, remembering which page you were on, and maintaining your privacy preferences. These storage items do not track you across other websites. If you disable them, parts of the site may not work correctly. For example, you might not be able to navigate between catalogue sections such as Sailors, Pirates & Oceans or England London Nineteenth Century Fiction without interruption.
Preference Storage
We may store your choices regarding display settings, such as text size or reading mode, so that they are remembered on future visits. This storage is not essential but improves your experience. For instance, if you prefer a larger font when reading Nordenholt's Million or Val Sinestra, that preference can be saved.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies and local storage to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This includes counting page views, understanding which catalogue sections are most popular (for example, Cases, Clues & Suspense or World Events in Context), and detecting navigation patterns. The data helps us improve the catalogue’s organisation and content. Analytics storage does not identify you personally. We may also use aggregated data to understand which editions, such as John, A Love Story; vol. 1 of 2 or Women — Inside the Classic, are most frequently accessed.
Advertising Storage (Where Advertisements Are Displayed)
If advertisements appear on the site, we may use Google advertising technologies, including cookies and local storage, to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. Google’s use of advertising cookies is subject to their own privacy policy. Where ads are not displayed, this category does not apply. Note that advertising storage may involve third-party cookies that track your browsing habits across different sites.
First-Party and Third-Party Storage
First-party storage is set directly by this site. Third-party storage may be set by services we use, such as Google for analytics or advertising. We do not control how third parties use their own storage; you should review their privacy policies for details. Examples of third-party services include analytics providers and advertising networks.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some cookies and storage items are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser (session storage). Others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent storage) so that the site can recognise you on return visits. The specific duration varies by purpose and is set to the minimum necessary. For example, a session cookie might expire after you close the browser, while a preference cookie could last for several months.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the site, you may see a notice asking for your consent to non-essential storage. You can accept or decline optional categories such as analytics and advertising. Essential storage does not require consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or using the consent management tool if available. The consent management interface allows you to review and adjust your choices for each category.
How to Withdraw Consent or Disable Storage
You can withdraw consent for optional storage by adjusting your browser settings to delete or block cookies and local storage. Most browsers allow you to view and manage stored data, disable third-party cookies, or set exceptions for specific sites. Please note that disabling essential storage may affect site functionality. For example, you might lose your reading progress or preferences for books like Sir Isumbras at the Ford or Disappeared From Her Home.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you block all cookies and local storage, the site will still load but certain features may not work. For instance, you may need to re-enter preferences each visit, analytics will not be collected, and advertisements (if shown) may become less relevant. Core browsing of the ebook catalogue remains possible. You will still be able to read titles such as Original stories from real life or The Christmas dinner without interruption.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the Collection Editor at editor@meyiu.com. We are happy to provide further details about specific storage items or their purposes.