Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

Electronic Library UK uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and analyze website performance. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and performance
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Supporting our marketing efforts (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who place cookies on your device on our behalf. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing features
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery and improved performance
• Customer Support Tools: For providing customer service and support

5. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings button above or in our website footer.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit available features.

7. Cookie Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type of cookie:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for the period specified in the cookie settings (typically 1-26 months)
• Third-party cookies: Managed according to the third party's retention policy

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the UK. When cookies contain personal data, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data is protected in accordance with UK data protection standards.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through our website or by email.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies that contain personal data:

• Right to information about cookie usage
• Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to access data collected through cookies
• Right to deletion of cookie data