What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our catalogue.
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the site. These include session cookies that maintain your login state if you have an account, and technical cookies that enable page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of the catalogue may not work as intended.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to remember choices you make, such as your preferred text size, reading mode, or language. These cookies enhance your experience by tailoring the interface to your personal settings. For example, if you select a larger font size for easier reading of texts like The red-hot dollar, and other stories from the Black Cat, that preference will be stored so you don't have to reset it on each visit.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our catalogue. This helps us improve the site's structure and content. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information such as which pages are most frequently visited and how users navigate between sections. For instance, we may learn that readers of Folks from Dixie often explore related texts in the same category, allowing us to refine our recommendations.
Advertising Cookies
If advertisements are displayed on the site, we may use advertising cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks, including Google advertising services where applicable. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests. We do not control the cookies set by third-party advertisers.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our domain (nkage.com) and are used to provide core functionality and remember your preferences. Third-party cookies are set by other domains, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may have their own cookie policies governing the use of data. We encourage you to review those policies for a complete understanding.
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. We use both types to support your browsing experience and remember your settings across visits. For example, a session cookie might keep you logged in during a single visit, while a persistent cookie could store your reading mode preference for future sessions.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store data on your device. This is used for similar purposes as cookies, including saving preferences and enabling certain features. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser. For instance, if you customize the layout of a reading companion page for Just a bit too fast, that customization may be stored locally.
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the site, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings through the link provided in the footer of the site. Note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually block or delete cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is placed. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue. Instructions for managing cookies are typically found in your browser's help section. For mobile devices, similar controls are available in the browser or operating system settings.
Practical Effects of Disabling Storage
If you disable cookies or local storage, certain features of the catalogue may not work as intended. For example, you may be asked to log in more frequently, your reading preferences may not be saved, and some interactive elements may behave differently. The site will remain accessible for basic browsing, but your experience may be less personalized. For instance, you may need to manually select your preferred text size each time you read a work like Gun play.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the site.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our the catalogue project@nkage.com. We are happy to provide further clarification or address any concerns you may have.