How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Travel & Geography Archive (ezige.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies to make the site work reliably, remember your preferences, understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, and—where enabled—display relevant advertisements. This policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the site (third-party cookies). Some cookies are erased when you close your browser (session cookies); others remain for a longer period (persistent cookies) so the site can recognise you on return visits. We also use local storage, which works similarly but can hold larger amounts of data. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access your hard drive.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and remembering your cookie consent choice. These cookies do not require your prior consent because the site cannot operate without them. Essential cookies are first-party, session-based, and are not used for tracking. Without these cookies, services such as logging in or navigating between pages would not work properly.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the site to remember choices you make—such as text size, reading mode, or display settings—so you do not have to set them each time you visit. These cookies are first-party and may be persistent. Where used, they are set only after you have indicated a preference. For example, if you select a larger font for reading a companion guide to Through the Dark Continent, Vol. 2, that preference is stored locally to enhance your experience on subsequent visits.
Analytics and Performance
Where analytics are enabled, we use first-party and third-party cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the catalogue—for example, which pages are most frequently viewed, how long readers stay on a page, and whether error messages occur. This data helps us improve the site’s content and performance. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent and may be persistent. The information gathered is aggregated and does not identify you personally. It allows us to understand which sections—such as the reading notes for The exploration of Tibesti, Erdi, Borkou, and Ennedi or the edition insights for A summer in Skye—are most valuable to our readers.
Advertising and Google Services
If advertisements are displayed on the site, we may use Google advertising technologies, including cookies, to deliver relevant ads, measure their performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing repeatedly. These cookies may be set by Google or its partners and are third-party, persistent cookies. They collect information about your browsing activity across different sites to build a profile of your interests. This advertising is conditionally enabled; you will be asked for consent before such cookies are placed. You may still see ads without these cookies, but they will be less tailored to your interests.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the site, a consent banner asks you to accept or decline optional cookie categories (analytics and advertising). You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the site footer. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect the functionality of the site, though it may reduce the relevance of advertisements you see. Your consent choice is stored in an essential cookie so that the banner does not reappear on each visit.
How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. You can also configure your browser to prompt you before a cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain parts of the site from working correctly. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation. Additionally, you can opt out of third-party cookies used for advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Google Ads Settings page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if material, we will notify you via the consent banner or other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the editor at editor@ezige.com. We welcome your feedback and are happy to provide further clarification on how your privacy is protected.