About This Policy
Fantasy & Folklore Library (afudu.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to support the operation of the catalogue, remember your preferences, gather anonymous usage information where enabled, and deliver advertising where displayed. This policy explains what types of storage we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help a website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. Other technologies such as local storage and session storage may also be used for similar purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to function. They enable core features such as session management, navigation, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain parts of the site cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the catalogue to remember choices you make (such as your preferred text size, display settings, or language) and provide a more personalised experience. These may be first-party cookies and can be disabled, but some features may then work less effectively.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently viewed, how long visits last, and whether errors occur. This helps us improve the site’s performance and content. We use aggregated data only, and no personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
Advertising Cookies
If advertising is displayed on the catalogue, advertising cookies (including those from Google advertising services) may be used to deliver relevant adverts, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These cookies may be set by third parties and can track your browsing across different websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Ads settings or via the consent management tool provided on the site.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by afudu.com directly. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our own—for example, analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
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 (which varies by cookie) or until you manually delete them. We use both types where appropriate.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device for similar purposes, such as remembering preferences or caching content. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the catalogue, a consent notice will inform you about the use of cookies. For non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, advertising), we ask for your consent before they are placed. You can accept all, reject all, or customise your settings. Your choice can be changed at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on the site.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously gave consent for non-essential cookies, you may withdraw it at any time by updating your cookie preferences. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly, and some features may become unavailable. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you may still be able to browse the catalogue, but certain features—such as remembering your preferences, maintaining a session, or displaying content correctly—may not work. The site will still function as a basic reading catalogue, but your experience may be less convenient.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via the consent notice.