Information We Receive and How It Is Used
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, certain technical information is automatically collected as part of standard web server operations. This includes your IP address, the type of browser and device you are using, the referring page, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to maintain the security and stability of the site, to analyse general usage patterns, and to help improve the catalogue experience. We do not attempt to identify individual visitors from this information except in cases of suspected misuse.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you choose to contact us via the email address published on the site, any personal information you include in your message — such as your name and email address — will be used solely to respond to your enquiry. We retain such correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary to address the matter and to maintain a record of communications. We do not use this information for any other purpose.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
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Your Choices Regarding Cookies
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Analytics
Where enabled, we may use a third-party analytics service (such as Google Analytics) to collect and process anonymised data about site usage. This service uses cookies and similar technologies to generate reports on how visitors interact with the site, including the pages visited, the time spent on each page, and the paths taken through the site. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of analytics tracking by using the cookie consent controls provided on the site or by installing the appropriate browser add-on offered by the analytics provider.
Advertising
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Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregate data with partners for analytical or reporting purposes. We may engage trusted service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting the site, processing analytics, or delivering advertisements. These providers are granted access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect the data and use it solely for the purposes specified by us.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Server logs and analytics data are retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised. Correspondence is retained as needed to address the subject matter and to maintain a record of communications.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. You may also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete that information.
External Links
The site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
International Access
The Public Domain Literature Library is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access the site from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers are located. By using the site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the email address listed on the site.