How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
When you visit the Art & Architecture Library at mupea.com, we may place small text files—commonly called cookies—on your device. Cookies help the site function, remember your choices, and, where enabled, support analytics and advertising. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies are necessary for the catalogue to work. They allow you to browse titles, navigate between pages, and maintain session information. Without these cookies, features such as saving your reading preferences or keeping you logged in (if you choose to register) would not operate. Essential cookies are set by us and are not shared with third parties. They are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Preference Cookies
We may store your display preferences—such as text size, layout options, or language choices—in a cookie so that your selections persist when you return. These cookies are persistent but contain only the choices you have made. You can clear them at any time through your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the catalogue.
Analytics (Where Enabled)
If you have consented to analytics cookies, we use a first-party analytics service to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the library. This includes which pages are most frequently viewed, how users arrive at the site, and general browsing patterns. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. It helps us understand which works and editorial features are of interest so that we can improve the catalogue. Analytics cookies are persistent but have a limited lifespan.
Advertising Technologies (Where Ads Are Displayed)
Some pages of the Art & Architecture Library may display advertisements. Where ads are shown, we or our advertising partners (including Google) may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements, measure their performance, and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. These cookies may be set by third parties and can track your activity across different websites. The information collected may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We use Google advertising services where applicable, and your use of the site with ads enabled constitutes consent to such data processing as described in Google’s privacy policy. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by mupea.com and are used only for the purposes described above. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than mupea.com, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective providers’ 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 or until you manually delete them. The exact duration varies by cookie but is never longer than necessary for the purpose.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to store certain data, such as reading progress or interface preferences. Local storage is similar to persistent cookies but can hold larger amounts of data. It remains on your device until you clear it via your browser settings.
Your Choices and Withdrawal of Consent
When you first visit the site, you may see a banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline. If you later change your mind, you can withdraw consent by clearing cookies through your browser or by using the cookie preference tool available on our site (where provided). Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set alerts when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent some features of the catalogue from working as intended. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable all cookies and local storage, you will still be able to browse public-domain titles, but personalised features—such as saved preferences, reading history, or persistent login—will not be available. Some pages that rely on analytics or advertising may not display correctly.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact the catalogue project@mupea.com.