Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine log data. This may include your IP address, the type of browser and device you use, the date and time of your visit, the pages you view, and the referring website or application that brought you here. We collect this information to maintain the security and stability of the catalogue and to understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and the email address from which it was sent. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may also store certain preferences you select while browsing, such as text size or display options, using cookies or similar local storage technologies. These preferences are stored on your device and help us personalize your experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons or pixel tags) to improve functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain until you or your browser deletes them.
Where enabled, we may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with the catalogue. These services use their own cookies to track things like page visits, time spent on pages, and click patterns. The data collected is anonymized where possible and used to help us improve the site.
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may allow third-party advertising partners to serve ads using cookies and web beacons. These partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use its partners' sites or apps by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use (such as analytics providers and advertising networks) may place their own cookies on your browser. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control these cookies and recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party services we use.
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 respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
- To display advertising, where enabled, that may be relevant to your interests.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly or with partners. We may also disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
We may engage trusted service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers have access to only the information necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, 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 as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Choices and Rights
You have choices regarding the collection and use of your data:
- Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete them after they are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
- Analytics Opt-Out: You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising Opt-Out: Where advertising is displayed, you may opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool. You can also manage Google's ad personalization settings at Google's Ad Settings.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request that we correct or delete it, by contacting us at the email address provided on the site.
- Do Not Track: Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
International Visitors
The Public Domain Literature Library is hosted in New Zealand. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. 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. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].