Information We Collect
When you visit the Historical Children’s Library, our servers automatically record standard log information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the dates and times of your requests. This data helps us understand how the catalogue is used and maintain its stability.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we receive any personal 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.
We may also store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as display options or language choices, using local storage or cookies. These preferences are not shared with third parties.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and enable core site functions. For example, a cookie may remember your preference for viewing text size. Where enabled, we may also use cookies for analytics (as described below) and, if displayed, for advertising.
Third-party services we use—such as analytics providers or advertising networks—may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with the site. These cookies are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies. We do not control those cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those services.
Web beacons (also known as pixel tags) may be included in some pages or emails to measure engagement and traffic patterns. These beacons do not collect personal information beyond what is already captured by our server logs.
Analytics
Where analytics are enabled, we use a third-party service to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the catalogue. This includes pages visited, time spent on each page, and general geographic location inferred from IP addresses. The analytics provider processes this data under a contract that prohibits them from using it for their own purposes. You may opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent controls described below.
Advertising
If advertising is displayed on this site, we may use Google advertising services or other ad networks to present relevant ads. These services may use cookies and web beacons to track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests. This information is used to show you ads that may be more relevant to you. Google’s use of advertising cookies is subject to Google’s privacy policy. You can manage your ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings or by using industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
How We Use Your Data
We process the data collected for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the ebook catalogue and its features.
- To analyse usage trends and improve the site’s content and usability.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To display advertising that is relevant to your interests, where applicable.
- To ensure the security of our systems and prevent abuse.
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with limited service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and advertising networks. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the purpose of providing their services and to protect it with appropriate security measures.
We may also disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid court order or legal process, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised 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 server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Personal information you provide in messages is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and in accordance with our internal record-keeping practices.
Your Choices and Rights
You have several choices regarding the data we collect:
- Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to opt out of local storage. Please consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
- Consent controls: Where we use cookies that require consent, you can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner or settings panel.
- Opt-out of analytics: You can opt out of analytics cookies by using browser add-ons such as Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by blocking cookies from the analytics provider.
- Advertising opt-out: You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to correct inaccuracies, or to request its deletion. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
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 hosted in Canada and is accessible from countries around the world. If you access the site from outside Canada, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].