How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
When you visit Religion & Theology Archive (scuui.com), we and our service providers may place small data files — commonly called cookies, local storage objects, or similar tracking technologies — on your device. This policy explains what they are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Essential and Functional Storage
Certain storage is strictly necessary for the catalogue to operate. These technologies allow you to navigate the site, remember your session, and maintain preferences such as text size or display settings. Without them, some features may not work as intended. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your prior consent.
Preference and Customisation Storage
We may use local storage to remember choices you make — for example, whether you have dismissed a notice, selected a preferred category view, or chosen a language. This information stays on your device and is not shared with third parties.
Analytics and Performance
Where enabled, we use first-party analytics tools to understand how readers interact with the catalogue — which pages are visited, how long they are viewed, and what search terms are used. This data is aggregated and anonymised; we do not track individual users across other websites. You may opt out of analytics storage through your browser settings or our consent management interface.
Advertising and Third-Party Technologies
If advertisements are displayed on the site, we may use Google advertising services (including Google AdSense or similar) that place cookies or use web beacons to deliver relevant ads, measure their performance, and prevent repeated display of the same ad. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. We do not control the cookies set by Google or other ad networks. You can manage your ad preferences via Google's Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some storage items are session-based and are deleted when you close your browser. Others are persistent and remain on your device for a period determined by the technology provider, unless you clear them manually. We do not set specific expiration dates for persistent cookies beyond what is necessary for their function.
Your Choices and Withdrawal of Consent
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Where a consent mechanism is presented, you may grant or withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through the cookie settings link available on the site. You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies and local storage. Please note that disabling essential storage may affect the functionality of the catalogue, including the ability to read ebooks or maintain your place in a work.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser. They allow a site to recognise your device and remember certain information. Local storage objects (sometimes called HTML5 storage) work similarly but can hold more data. Web beacons (or pixel tags) are tiny transparent images that help us understand whether a page has been viewed or an email opened. These technologies are used for a variety of purposes, as described in this policy.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting — in this case, by Religion & Theology Archive. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting, such as advertising networks or analytics providers. We use both types where enabled. For example, if you see a book recommendation widget, that service may place its own cookie to personalise suggestions. We do not control third-party cookies, and you should check the privacy policies of those providers for more information.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under the 'Privacy' or 'Security' menu. Blocking all cookies may prevent some parts of the catalogue from functioning correctly, including logging in or saving your reading progress. For guidance on managing cookies, you can consult your browser's help documentation or visit websites like aboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for how to interpret them. However, you can still control cookies through the methods described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial office at editor@scuui.com.