Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Travel & Geography Archive uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to make the catalogue work reliably, remember your preferences, and—where you have consented—to help us understand how the site is used and to support its continued operation through advertising.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies can be set by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other services whose features we have incorporated (third-party cookies). Some cookies are erased when you close your browser (session cookies); others remain for a period set by the cookie owner (persistent cookies). We do not specify fixed durations because these are determined by the technology provider and may change.

Essential and Functional Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the catalogue to operate. They enable core features such as secure browsing, session management, and remembering your cookie consent choice. Without these, the site cannot function properly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent under applicable law.

• Session management: Keeps you logged in (if you choose to create an account) and maintains your selections as you browse.
• Consent storage: Records whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies so that we do not ask repeatedly.

Preference Cookies

Where you have set preferences—such as your chosen display options or language—we may store a cookie to remember those choices on future visits.

Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)

If you have consented, we use first-party analytics tools to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether any parts of the site need improvement. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally.

Advertising Cookies (Where Ads Are Displayed)

Some pages may include advertisements served by Google or other advertising partners. If ads are displayed and you have given appropriate consent, these partners may set cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads across the web. These are third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. We conditionally mention Google advertising technologies because they are a common provider; other partners may also be used.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage for purposes similar to those described above, such as caching data to improve performance or remembering user preferences. Local storage is not automatically cleared when you close your browser and can be managed through your browser settings.

Your Choices and Withdrawing Consent

When you first visit the site, you are presented with a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline optional cookies (analytics and advertising). You can change your preference at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page. If you withdraw consent, any cookies already set may remain on your device, but they will not be used for the purposes for which you withdrew consent. You can also delete cookies manually via your browser settings.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being offered. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the catalogue from functioning correctly. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser; you can usually find them in the “Help” or “Preferences” menu.

Practical Effects of Disabling Storage

If you disable all cookies and local storage, the catalogue will still load, but you may experience the following:

• Your cookie consent choice will not be remembered, so the consent banner will appear on every visit.
• Any personalised display preferences will be lost.
• If you have an account, you will need to log in again each time you return.
• Analytics and advertising will not function, which may affect the site’s ability to improve and sustain itself.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Acquisitions Editor at editor@hooew.com.