Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit this catalogue, our server records routine information such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to diagnose technical issues, protect against misuse, and understand broad usage patterns. We do not combine this log data with any personal identifiers to track individual readers.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send a message through the contact email on this site, we receive the content of your message and the email address you supply. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. We do not require registration or account creation to browse or read any ebook.
Site Preferences and Local Storage
We may store small pieces of data on your device to remember your preferences — for example, which catalogue view you prefer or which books you have bookmarked. This data stays on your device and is not sent to us unless you explicitly choose to share it (for instance, by sending a bookmark list via email).
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This catalogue uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, such as maintaining your session if you use a reading list feature. Where enabled, we may also use analytics cookies (see below) and, if advertising is displayed, advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working.
Analytics
Where analytics are enabled, we use a privacy-respecting service that collects anonymized data about page views, referring sites, and reader location at a country level. This service does not track you across different websites. You can opt out of analytics by adjusting your browser’s Do Not Track setting or using our consent controls if available.
Advertising
If advertisements appear on this catalogue, they may be provided by Google or other third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to measure ad performance and show you relevant ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies is described in Google’s Privacy & Terms. You can manage your ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings or via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. We do not control the data collected by ad networks and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Purposes of Processing
We process your data only for the following purposes: operating and securing the catalogue; responding to your inquiries; understanding aggregate usage to improve the site; and, where advertising is displayed, facilitating ad delivery and measurement. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Service Providers
We may engage limited service providers (such as hosting companies and analytics providers) who have access to the data described above solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs for a limited period necessary for security and analysis, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Voluntary messages are retained only as long as needed to address your request and for legitimate record-keeping purposes. Preference data stored on your device persists until you clear it.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. You may also object to processing, request restriction, or data portability where applicable. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
You can manage cookies and analytics through your browser settings or our consent controls (if displayed). You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Children’s Privacy
This catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
External Links
This catalogue contains links to external websites, such as original source archives or author biographies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Access
This catalogue is accessible from many countries. Your data may be processed on servers located in countries different from your own, where data protection laws may vary. By using this catalogue, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed as described in this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact the catalogue project at [email protected].