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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies NotaeLibrary uses, why we use them, and the choices available to you. We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR Article 6, and applicable privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.

Last reviewed: March 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as whether you are signed in, your display preferences, or items you have interacted with.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They are stored by your browser and can be deleted at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies We Use

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Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They handle authentication (keeping you signed in), security tokens, session management, and core functionality. Without them, the site cannot operate. They cannot be switched off.

Examples

Session authentication token (NextAuth)
CSRF protection tokens
Load balancer session affinity
User preference cache (theme, language)
Retention: Session or up to 30 daysLegal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity
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Analytics Cookies

Optional

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use NotaeLibrary — which pages are visited most, how long readers spend with a work, and where people drop off. All data collected is anonymised or pseudonymised before analysis. We use this information to improve the platform.

Examples

Page view counts and navigation paths
Time spent on pages and works
Feature usage frequency
Error and performance monitoring
Retention: Up to 13 monthsLegal basis: Consent
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Marketing Cookies

Optional

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you opt out, you will still see ads but they will not be personalised.

Examples

Ad frequency capping
Interest-based advertising profiles
Campaign attribution and conversion tracking
Retargeting pixel data
Retention: Up to 90 daysLegal basis: Consent
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Functional Cookies

Optional

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They remember choices you have made — such as your display theme, reading font size, or sidebar state — so you do not have to set them again on each visit.

Examples

Theme preference (light / dark / system)
Reader font size and layout settings
Sidebar collapsed / expanded state
Recently viewed works
Retention: Up to 12 monthsLegal basis: Consent

Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:

Signed-in members

Go to Dashboard → Privacy → Cookie Preferences to review and update your choices at any time.

Browser settings

All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or using core features of the platform.

Third-party opt-outs

For advertising cookies, you can also opt out through the Your Online Choices (EU) or Digital Advertising Alliance (US) opt-out tools.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features on NotaeLibrary are provided by third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include payment processors, advertising networks, and analytics providers. We require all third-party partners to comply with applicable privacy law. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies, which we link to where relevant.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data rights, contact our Privacy team at privacy@notaelibrary.com.