Information We Collect

When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, routine server logs record technical details such as your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, the date and time of your request, and the pages you view. This information is used to maintain and improve the site, diagnose technical issues, and protect against misuse.

If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we will receive any information you voluntarily include in your message, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.

The site may store small pieces of data on your device known as cookies. These may include session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a period set by the cookie). We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as your preferred text size or display settings, and to enable certain site features.

Analytics and Advertising

Where enabled, the site uses a third-party analytics service to collect aggregated data about how visitors use the catalogue. This service may set its own cookies and collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay, and the website that referred you. We use this data to understand usage patterns and improve the site.

If displayed, third-party advertising services may place cookies or use web beacons (also called pixel tags) to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. These services may collect information about your visits to this and other websites over time. We do not control the data collected by these services. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you visit sites that use its advertising services by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons

Some pages may include embedded content from other websites (such as videos or social media buttons). Those third parties may set their own cookies and web beacons, subject to their own privacy policies. We do not have access to or control over these technologies.

Purposes of Processing

We process the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its features.
• To understand how readers use the site and to develop new content.
• To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
• To comply with legal obligations, if any.

Service Providers

We may share your information with limited third-party service providers who help us operate the website, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually bound to use your information only as necessary to perform services for us and to keep it confidential.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Server logs and analytics data are retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized.

Your Choices and Rights

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. Most browsers also allow you to control local storage and other similar technologies.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For advertising cookies, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to manage your preferences.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise 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

The catalogue is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

External Links

The site may contain links to third-party 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 sites you visit.

International Access

This site is operated from the United States. If you access it 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 site, you consent to such transfer and processing.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address provided on our website.