Information We Receive
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine technical information: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. This data is collected for every visitor and is used to maintain the service, diagnose technical problems, and understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to send us a message—for example, by using a contact form or emailing the catalogue project—we will receive the content of your message and any contact information you provide. We use that information solely to respond to your inquiry.
The site may store small preferences on your device, such as whether you have dismissed a notice or selected a display option. These preferences are stored locally and are not sent to our servers.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the operation of the site and, where enabled, for analytics and advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, for example to remember your cookie consent choice. These do not require prior consent.
Analytics cookies may be used, where enabled, to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. This information is aggregated and anonymised.
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Google Advertising Services
Where advertising is displayed, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
We do not control the cookies set by Google or other ad networks. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Purposes of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the catalogue and its features.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and improve the service.
- To respond to your inquiries and communications.
- To display advertising, where enabled, and to measure its performance.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
Service Providers
We may engage limited third-party service providers (such as hosting and analytics providers) who have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the following choices and rights regarding your personal data:
- Browser controls: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.
- Consent controls: Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
- Access and correction: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask that we correct any inaccuracies.
- Erasure and restriction: You may request that we delete your personal data or restrict its processing, subject to legal obligations.
- Data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activity.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
International Access
This site is operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.