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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Esoteric Library uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on esotericlibrary.org. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help sites remember information about your visit and are widely used to make sites work efficiently, provide analytics, and personalize content and advertising.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (always on)

Required for the site to function. You cannot disable these.

Session cookies — keep you logged in while browsing.
Security cookies — protect against CSRF attacks and maintain form state.
Reader preferences — save your font size and theme choice in the reader.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (optional)

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Aggregated, anonymised only.

Internal analytics — anonymous page-view counters stored on our server.
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — aggregated usage statistics.

2.3 Advertising Cookies (optional)

Used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve relevant ads.

Google AdSense — __gads, __gpi, and the DoubleClick DART cookie for ad serving and measurement.
Third-party vendor cookies — full list at support.google.com/adsense/answer/94149.

If you reject advertising cookies, you will still see ads — but they will not be personalised to your interests.

3. Managing Your Preferences

On this site: click the button below to re-open the cookie consent banner at any time.
Google ads: visit Google Ads Settings to control personalization.
EU users: opt out at youronlinechoices.eu.
US users: opt out at aboutads.info/choices.
Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies from the privacy/security menu.

4. Do Not Track

We respect the Do Not Track browser signal: if DNT is enabled, analytics and advertising cookies are not set unless you explicitly opt-in via the cookie banner.

5. Contact

Questions about cookies? Write to contact@esotericlibrary.org.