Information We Collect When You Visit
When you browse the Public Domain Literature Library, our server automatically records routine log data. This may include your IP address, the type of browser and device you use, the operating system, the pages you view, the time and date of each request, and the website that referred you. We collect this information to help the site function, to diagnose technical issues, and to understand broad usage patterns so that we can improve the catalogue.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you choose to contact us through the email address listed on the site, we receive the content of your message and the email address you send it from. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry and will not add your address to any marketing list. We do not operate user accounts, so we do not store registration data, passwords, or profile details.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site may place small text files known as cookies on your device. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function, such as those that remember your preference for a particular text size or display mode. Other cookies are used only where we have enabled analytics or advertising services. These may include first-party cookies set by the site and third-party cookies set by service providers we engage.
Where enabled, we use a web analytics service to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site. This service may set its own cookies and web beacons to track actions such as page views, time spent on pages, and links clicked. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may use Google advertising services that place cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits. These services may also collect information about your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. You can learn more about how Google uses data from these services at the Google Privacy & Terms page.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and technical performance
- To respond to your messages and requests
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse
- Where advertising is enabled, to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share non-personal, aggregated data with service providers for the purposes described above.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers have access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually bound to protect it. They may be located in countries outside your own, including the United States and other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ.
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 a period necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.
Your Choices and Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.
Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may be able to opt out through the privacy settings provided by those services. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage your preferences for Google advertising through the Google Ads Settings page.
You may also have the right under applicable law to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Because we do not maintain user accounts, any such request would apply to data we hold about you based on your communications with us. Please contact us at the email address below with your request, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activity.
External Links
The site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
International Access
This site is hosted in and operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland and 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. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].