Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record standard log entries. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of each request. This information is used for site operation, security, and to understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the provided email address, we will receive and store your message and any personal information you voluntarily include, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
We may also store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as text size or display options, using local storage or cookies.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some are essential for the site to function (e.g., remembering your session). Others help us understand how the site is used.
Where enabled, we may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that set cookies to collect aggregated data about site traffic and interactions. These services may also use web beacons (small graphic images) to track page views.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks (including Google AdSense) may place their own cookies and web beacons to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
- To respond to your communications.
- Where advertising is enabled, to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
Third-Party Services
We may engage limited third-party service providers to assist with site analytics, hosting, or advertising. These providers are given access to only the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect your data and not use it for other purposes.
If Google advertising services are displayed, Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. You can learn about Google’s practices and opt out of certain Google ad personalization at the Google Ads Settings page.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete any personal data you have provided to us (subject to legal limitations).
- Opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using available opt-out tools (e.g., the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).
- Opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, or if you have questions about this policy, please contact us at editor@auels.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
External Links
The site 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, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to any such transfer, storage, and processing in accordance with this policy.
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 site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at editor@auels.com.