How We Use Cookies
This page explains how Art & Architecture Library (piiaa.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies. We believe in straightforward explanations so you can make informed choices about your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings, and can make your next visit easier and more useful. Other technologies such as local storage and session storage may also be used for similar purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our catalogue. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or maintaining your session while browsing. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow our site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or text size) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the catalogue by seeing which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether any errors occur. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous. We do not share this data with third parties except as necessary to operate the analytics service.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on the site, advertising cookies may be used to make ads more relevant to you. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners such as Google. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organisations, including advertisers. We may use Google advertising technologies where ads are shown. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the site you are visiting (piiaa.com). Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. For example, if we embed content from another service or use an analytics provider, that service may set its own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies; you should check the privacy policies of those third parties for more 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 delete them manually. The specific duration of persistent cookies varies but is typically no longer than necessary to fulfil their purpose.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also called DOM storage) to store data locally on your device. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can store larger amounts of data. It is used for purposes such as remembering your preferences or caching content to improve performance.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our site, you may be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline categories of cookies (such as analytics and advertising) through a cookie consent banner or settings panel. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the site to function.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the settings provided on our site. If you decline certain cookies, some features of the catalogue may not function as intended.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage entirely, essential features of the Art & Architecture Library may not work. For example, you may not be able to maintain a session while browsing, and some preferences may not be remembered. The site will still be accessible, but your experience may be less personalised and you may see repeated consent prompts.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our bibliographic consultant at [email protected].