Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit Public Domain Literature Library, our servers record routine technical information: your IP address, browser type and language, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This data helps us diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and understand general usage patterns. We do not use this information to identify individual readers unless required by law or to investigate a breach of our terms.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Site Preferences
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Cookies and Similar Technologies
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Analytics
We may use a web analytics service (such as, but not limited to, Google Analytics) to collect anonymized usage data. This service places cookies on your device and sends information about your use of the site (including your IP address) to its servers. We use this data to improve the catalogue and understand broad trends. You can opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using available opt-out tools.
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Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
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Purposes of Processing
We process the information described above for the following purposes: to operate and maintain the site, to improve its content and functionality, to ensure security, to communicate with you if you contact us, and to comply with legal obligations. Where we rely on consent (for example, for non-essential cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent management tool provided on the site.
Service Provider Access
We may share information with limited service providers who help us host, maintain, or analyze the site. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the purposes we specify and to protect it with appropriate safeguards. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Voluntary messages are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable follow-up. Specific retention periods depend on the nature of the data and applicable legal requirements.
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Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, as well as to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
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External Links
The catalogue may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy applies only to this site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies.
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 this transfer, storage, and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.