Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine information sent by your browser. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of your request. We also collect information about your device, such as screen resolution and language settings, where your browser or device makes this available.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we receive and store your message and the email address you send from. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
The site may store small data files called cookies on your device. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, such as those that remember your session or preferences. Other cookies are used for analytics and, where enabled, for advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the site;
- Understand how visitors use the catalogue, such as which guides or categories are most popular;
- Detect and prevent abuse or security incidents;
- Respond to messages you send us;
- Where enabled, deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with third parties except as described in this policy.
Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and process data about your use of the site. These services use cookies and similar technologies to provide us with aggregated reports. The information collected includes pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google AdSense or other advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of certain advertising cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms page. Note that we do not control the data practices of these third-party networks.
Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
Some third-party services we use, such as analytics and advertising providers, may set their own cookies or web beacons on your device. These are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, after which they are securely deleted or anonymized. If you send us a message, we retain it only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping.
Your Choices and Rights
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activity.
External Links
The Public Domain Literature Library may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
International Access
This site is hosted in and operated from New Zealand. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be subject to the laws of New Zealand, which may differ from those of your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the catalogue project at editor@txhea.com.