Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Public Domain Literature Library (iyire.com) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we use cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We keep this information clear and straightforward.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences or session state. Other technologies we use include local storage and session storage, which function similarly but are managed differently by your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as secure login, session management, and remembering what you placed in a temporary reading list. Without these, parts of the site may not work correctly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.

Preference Cookies

Where enabled, preference cookies remember choices you make — such as your preferred text size, reading mode (light or dark), or sorting options. These improve your experience but are not strictly necessary. If you disable them, you may need to set your preferences each time you visit.

Analytics Cookies

If analytics are enabled, we may use first-party analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue — for example, which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether any pages show errors. This information helps us improve the site. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We do not sell this data.

Advertising Cookies

Where advertisements are displayed, we may use cookies from Google and its partners to serve ads that may be relevant to you. These third-party cookies track your browsing across websites to build a profile of your interests. You can opt out of personalised advertising through Google’s Ads Settings or via the consent options we provide. When ads are not displayed, these cookies are not used.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by iyire.com directly. Third-party cookies may be set by services we use, such as Google for analytics or advertising. We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their 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 longer period, as determined by the cookie’s expiration. We do not specify fixed durations here because they may vary; you can inspect and delete them at any time through your browser settings.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage and session storage to cache data locally. This can improve performance by storing certain information without repeatedly requesting it from our servers. These storage methods are generally not sent to our servers automatically. Where used, they are subject to the same choices you make about cookies.

Your Consent Choices

When you first visit the catalogue, you may see a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect the functionality of essential cookies.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set preferences for specific sites. Please note that disabling all cookies — especially essential ones — may prevent certain features from working, such as logging in or saving your reading progress.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable cookies and local storage entirely, the catalogue will still load and you can browse public-domain ebooks. However, personalised settings will not be remembered, and some interactive features may be unavailable. If you block third-party cookies, advertising (where shown) may become less relevant, but the site will remain usable.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. 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, you can reach our managing editor, F. Scott Christie, at editor@iyire.com. We’re happy to help.