Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Historical Agriculture Library (giuin.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to make the catalogue work reliably, remember your preferences, and understand how readers interact with the site. This policy explains what we set, why, and how you can control them. We do not use storage for any purpose that is not described here.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies may be first-party (set by this site) or third-party (set by a service we use). They may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain for a longer period unless you delete them. We do not specify fixed durations for persistent cookies because those are determined by the technology we employ and may change.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They enable basic navigation, maintain your session as you move between pages, and allow you to use features such as bookmarking or saving reading notes. Without these cookies, some parts of the catalogue may not work as intended. Essential cookies are always set and do not require your prior consent. They are first-party and typically session-based, though a small number may persist to remember that you have declined optional cookies.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, display mode, or the category filters you apply while browsing. These cookies improve your experience by tailoring the interface to your selections. They are first-party and persistent, but you can delete them at any time. If you disable preference cookies, the site will still work, but you may need to set your preferences again on each visit.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party cookies to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the catalogue. This includes which pages are viewed most often, how readers navigate between sections, and what search terms are used. The data helps us understand which works—such as Soils, their formation, properties, composition, and relations to climate and plant growth or The Handy Horse-book—resonate with readers, so we can improve the catalogue’s organisation and discoverability. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally. If analytics are not enabled on your visit, these cookies are not set.
Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
On pages where advertisements are displayed, we may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Google and its advertising partners. These third-party cookies help make the ads you see more relevant to your interests, limit how often you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Google may use the data collected through these cookies for its own purposes, including personalised advertising, as described in Google’s Advertising Technologies page. If advertising cookies are not enabled—or if ads are not shown on a particular page—these technologies are not used. You can manage your preferences for Google’s advertising cookies through the Google Ads Settings.
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to remember your reading progress, annotations, or interface preferences. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can hold more data and is not automatically sent to the server. We use it only for the purposes described in this policy. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit the site, you will be asked to consent to the use of optional cookies (preference, analytics, and advertising). You can accept all, decline all, or customise your choices. If you decline, only essential cookies will be set. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, or configure your browser to alert you when a cookie is set. However, please note that disabling all cookies—including essential ones—may prevent certain features of the catalogue from working correctly. For example, you may not be able to save reading notes or maintain your session. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser; consult your browser’s help section for details.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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Last reviewed: [This policy is maintained as a living document; no specific date is listed.]