Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine log data. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, the pages you view, and the time and date of each request. This information helps us understand how the catalogue is used and maintain its stability.
If you choose to contact us via the email address listed on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and any personal information you voluntarily include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may place small text files called cookies on your device to remember your preferences, such as your chosen display settings or which catalogue sections you have visited. These cookies are not used to track your activity across other websites.
Where enabled, we use analytics services that employ cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) to collect aggregated information about site usage, including page views, navigation patterns, and general geographic location. This helps us improve the catalogue’s organisation and content.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place their own cookies or web beacons to serve relevant advertisements and measure their performance. These third parties may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Google also provides a browser add-on that allows you to opt out of Google Analytics data collection.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Public Domain Literature Library
- To analyse usage trends and diagnose technical issues
- To respond to your comments, questions, or requests
- To display advertising (where enabled) and measure its effectiveness
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal, aggregated data publicly or with partners for research or reporting purposes.
We engage limited service providers (such as hosting and analytics companies) who may have access to your data solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specified tasks.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy. When we no longer need the information, we will delete or anonymise it. Messages sent to our editorial address are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry, after which they are deleted.
Your Choices and Rights
You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site.
Where advertising is displayed, you may opt out of personalised advertising by adjusting your browser or device settings, or by visiting industry opt-out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. The catalogue is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
International Access
The Public Domain Literature Library is hosted in the United Kingdom and is accessible from many countries. If you access the site from outside the United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United Kingdom or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the catalogue project listed on the About page.