How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Travel & Geography Archive (ceqea.com) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to help the site work properly, to remember your preferences, to understand how the site is used, and — where advertising is displayed — to make ads more relevant. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). We also use local storage, which works similarly but can store more data and is not automatically sent to the server with every request. Both cookies and local storage help us provide a smoother, more tailored experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that remember your session so you can navigate between pages, and those that store your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended — for example, you might not be able to move between catalogue pages or access your reading history during a single visit.
Preference Cookies
These remember choices you make — such as your preferred text size, reading mode, or region — to give you a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third-party services we have added to the site. For instance, if you select a particular display theme, a preference cookie will keep that setting active on your return.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
If analytics are enabled, we use first-party analytics tools (such as a self-hosted or privacy-focused service) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether there are any technical issues. We do not share this data with third parties for their own purposes. The data we gather includes aggregated page views, session duration, and browser type — never personal identifiers.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
If you see advertisements on the site, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. You can learn more about Google's use of cookies and how to control them at the Google Advertising Technologies page (opens in a new window). Where advertising is not displayed, these cookies are not used. Please note that ad personalisation is optional; you may still see generic ads even if you disable these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features on the site — such as embedded videos, social sharing buttons, or maps — may be provided by third parties. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. You should check the privacy policies of those third parties for more information. Examples include YouTube for embedded videos or Twitter for share buttons.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent notice. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Essential cookies are always set. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for specific websites. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly, and you may lose certain preferences — such as your saved reading position in a long text.
To withdraw consent for optional cookies, you can clear your cookies and local storage, then reload the site and update your preferences using the cookie settings tool. Note that clearing cookies will also remove any essential cookies, so you will be prompted to accept them again on your next visit.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to remember your reading progress, bookmarks, or display preferences. This data stays on your device and is not automatically transmitted to us. You can clear local storage through your browser settings. Unlike cookies, local storage is not sent with every HTTP request, which can improve performance.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will notify you via the cookie consent notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].