How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies on Library Hours 24
Library Hours 24 ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Mustafa Bilgic, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website libraryhours24.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By continuing to browse or use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the controls described in Section 7 below.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to work properly.
We organize the cookies on our website into four categories based on their purpose. Below is a comprehensive table of every cookie used on our Site.
These cookies are required for basic website functionality. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| __cfduid | Cloudflare security cookie for identifying trusted web traffic | 30 days |
Remember your preferences to provide an enhanced browsing experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display preferences (layout, font size) | 1 year |
| location_data | Remembers your general location for nearby library searches | 30 days |
| theme_preference | Stores your preferred color theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed library pages for quick access | 30 days |
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4, measurement ID: G-HLWG397NCJ) with IP anonymization enabled to understand how visitors interact with our Site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_HLWG397NCJ | Persists session state for our specific GA4 property | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for the current 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic pages | 1 minute |
Used by Google to serve advertisements and measure ad performance. Our AdSense publisher ID is ca-pub-2828507912890700.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Measures ad interactions and provides frequency capping | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google Publisher Identity for ad serving | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick cookie for cross-site ad targeting and measurement | 1 year |
| DSID | Re-targeting, optimization, reporting, and ad attribution | 2 weeks |
| _gcl_au | Ad conversion tracking and measurement | 90 days |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google ads | 6 months |
| CONSENT | Stores user consent state for Google services | 2 years |
| test_cookie | Checks if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
Ezoic is a Google Certified Publishing Partner that helps optimize ad placement and page layouts.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ez* (various) | Ad optimization, layout testing, and performance measurement | Session to 1 year |
| ezoab_* | A/B testing to optimize ad placement and page layout | Session |
| ezosuiba498 | Page view tracking for Ezoic analytics | 1 year |
| ezCMPCCS | Consent management platform status for Ezoic | 1 year |
Adsterra is an additional advertising network we use to display ads.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| uid | Unique user identifier for ad targeting and frequency capping | 1 year |
| ssc | Session cookie for ad serving and click tracking | Session |
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Amazon may set cookies when you click affiliate links.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| amzn-ss | Tracks which affiliate site referred a visitor to Amazon | 24 hours |
| session-id | Amazon session identifier for affiliate attribution | 2 years |
| session-id-time | Timestamp for Amazon session identifier | 2 years |
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 on our website. When you first visit Library Hours 24, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for one year. Until you make a consent choice, all analytics and advertising cookies are blocked by default, in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements.
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. Here are links to their privacy policies:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not change its behavior in response to DNT signals. However, you can limit tracking by declining non-essential cookies through our consent banner, using the cookie preference controls on this page, or installing opt-out browser extensions listed in Section 7.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are necessary for core features.
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about cookies on your child's device, simply clear the browser cookies or contact us at info@libraryhours24.com.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@libraryhours24.com or use the cookie preference controls on this page.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy:
