Information We Collect

When you visit Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the referring page, and the pages you view. This data is collected for all visitors and is used to maintain and improve the service, diagnose technical problems, and analyze general usage patterns.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via the email address listed on the site, we receive your message and any personal information you choose to include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to a marketing database. We do not require registration or account creation to browse or read catalogue entries.

Site Preferences and Local Storage

The site may store small pieces of information in your browser to remember preferences such as text size or display settings. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us unless you explicitly submit it.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes, where enabled:

• Essential cookies – necessary for basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics cookies – to help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most popular, and where visitors come from. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed, third-party ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads and to measure ad performance.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect site functionality.

Google Advertising Services

Where ads are displayed, we may use Google AdSense or similar Google advertising services. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page. We do not control the data collected by Google.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to collect and process usage data. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze how you use the site. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

Emails we send (if any) or pages that include content from third parties may contain web beacons (also known as tracking pixels) that help us understand whether an email was opened or a page was viewed. These are usually embedded in images and are not visible.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and website.
• To analyze usage trends and gather demographic information.
• To display advertising that may be relevant to your interests.
• To respond to your inquiries when you contact us.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Service Providers

We may share your information with limited third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only as instructed and to protect its confidentiality.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet 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 it is deleted or anonymized. Retention periods may vary based on legal requirements or operational needs. Information you provide via email is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices regarding your data:

• Browser controls: You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are set.
• Opt-out of analytics: You can use browser add-ons to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, where available.
• Opt-out of personalized advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out pages such as YourAdChoices or the Network Advertising Initiative.
• Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

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 Visitors

This site is hosted in Canada and is intended for an international audience. If you access the site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada. By using the site, you consent to such transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact The Editorial Team Nmeer at editor@nmeer.com.