Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, routine server logs automatically record certain technical details: your IP address, the type of browser and operating system you use, the date and time of your visit, the pages you view, and the referring website or application. This information is used to maintain and improve the catalogue's performance and security.
If you choose to contact the catalogue project via the provided email address, any personal information you include in your message will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this correspondence for any other purpose.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, the Public Domain Literature Library uses cookies and web beacons (also known as pixel tags) to operate and improve the service. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser; a web beacon is a transparent graphic that helps us count page visits and understand engagement.
Where advertising is displayed, third-party advertising networks — including Google and its partners — may place cookies or use web beacons to serve ads relevant to your interests. These technologies allow advertisers to recognize your device across different websites and over time. The information collected through these third-party cookies is governed by the privacy policies of those companies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for how they are handled. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.
Analytics and Advertising
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and process data about your use of the catalogue. This data includes pages visited, time spent, and interactions with content. The analytics provider may use cookies and similar technologies to perform this analysis. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by the analytics provider on servers in various jurisdictions.
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page. We do not control the data practices of third-party advertisers.
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 analyze usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To display advertising, where enabled, that may be relevant to you.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with third parties except as necessary to provide the services (e.g., analytics or advertising providers) or as required by law.
Data Sharing and 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 limited access to your information only to perform these tasks and are contractually obligated to protect it. They may not use your data for any other purpose.
We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of users.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete any personal information we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
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Children’s Privacy
The Public Domain Literature Library is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.
International Visitors
The catalogue is hosted in the United States and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the catalogue, you consent to this transfer.
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 catalogue after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the catalogue project at [email protected].