What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Similar technologies such as local storage and web beacons may also be used. This policy explains how Classical Astronomy Archive (uveki.com) uses such storage.

Essential Cookies

Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the catalogue. They enable core functions such as navigating between pages, saving your session preferences, and maintaining the security of the site. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent.

Preference Cookies

We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, display settings, or language selection. These cookies improve your browsing experience by tailoring the interface to your personal choices. They are set only where you actively make such selections.

Analytics Cookies

Where analytics are enabled, we may use first-party cookies to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use the catalogue. This information helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and what improvements can be made. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally. You can opt out of these cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent controls provided on the site.

Advertising Cookies

If advertisements are displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks—including Google and its partners—may place cookies on your device to serve ads relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and build a profile of your interests. You may see ads for Classical Astronomy Archive or related topics on other sites as a result. You can manage your preferences for Google advertising cookies through the Google Ads Settings page or via the consent controls on this site.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may embed content from external services, such as video players or social media sharing buttons. These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties for further information.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use both types. The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose; for example, preference cookies may last for several months, while analytics cookies may expire sooner. The specific expiry periods are determined by the service that sets the cookie.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store certain data on your device. Local storage persists even after the browser is closed and is used to remember your preferences or to cache content for faster loading. You can clear local storage through your browser settings. Unlike cookies, local storage is not automatically transmitted to the server with each request, but it can be accessed by scripts on the site to enhance your experience.

Your Choices

When you first visit the site, a banner or overlay may inform you about the use of cookies and ask for your consent to non-essential categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your preferences. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of the site. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies entirely, or configure your browser to alert you when a cookie is set. However, disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the catalogue. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section. Many browsers also offer private or incognito modes that automatically delete session cookies when you close the window.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact the anthology editor at editor@uveki.com.