How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Historical Education Archive (jimha.com) respects your privacy and is transparent about the technologies we use on our independent ebook catalogue. This policy explains what cookies and similar storage methods are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a site. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Other technologies such as local storage work similarly but may store more data. We refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the site to function. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and access to your account if you create one. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, reading mode, or language. These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly necessary. Where we use them, you may opt out through your browser settings.
Analytics Cookies (where enabled)
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our catalogue—for example, which books are viewed most often, how users navigate pages, and whether any errors occur. This helps us improve the site. Analytics cookies are used only where we have enabled them, and they collect anonymised data. You can disable them via your browser or our consent tool if available.
Advertising Cookies (where ads are displayed)
When advertisements are displayed on our site, we may use advertising cookies from Google and other third parties. These cookies track your browsing across different sites to show you relevant ads and measure ad performance. They are not essential and are used only where you have given consent. If you withdraw consent, these cookies will not be placed.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by us (jimha.com). Third-party cookies are set by other domains, such as Google when providing analytics or advertising services. We do not control how third parties use their cookies; please refer to their own privacy policies for details.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use both types. The duration of persistent cookies varies; you can view and manage them in your browser settings.
Local Storage
We may also use local storage to store small amounts of data on your device, such as reading progress or interface preferences. This data is not automatically sent to our servers and is used only to enhance your experience. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit our site, we may present a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline. If you accept, you can later withdraw consent by clearing cookies or adjusting your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
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 cookies may affect the performance and features of our catalogue.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Each browser provides different controls for cookies. In most browsers, you can find these settings under the privacy or security section. For example, you can choose to block third-party cookies, clear all cookies when you close the browser, or set exceptions for individual sites. If you need guidance, the help menu of your browser usually explains the steps. We recommend reviewing these settings periodically to match your privacy preferences.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers allow you to send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal to websites. At this time, our site does not respond to DNT signals because no common standard for handling them has been adopted. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
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 it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Manuscript Reviewer at editor@jimha.com.