Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library (ooths.com), our server records routine log data: your IP address, the type of browser and device you use, the date and time of your visit, the pages you view, and the referring website. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns. We do not combine server logs with personal identifiers to track individual readers.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via the email address listed on the site (editor@ooths.com), we receive the contents of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. We do not operate user accounts or collect names, postal addresses, or payment information.
Site Preferences
We may store a small piece of data on your device to remember your preference for viewing classic texts in a particular font size or theme. This is not used for tracking.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies where enabled by your browser. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use session cookies to enable basic site functionality and, where you have consented, persistent cookies to remember your preferences. We also use analytics cookies (see below). You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect certain features.
Analytics
Where enabled, we use a third-party analytics service to collect aggregated data about how visitors use the site. This service may set cookies and collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page. We use this data to improve the catalogue and understand which restored classics are most appreciated. The analytics provider is contractually prohibited from using this data for its own purposes.
Advertising
This site does not currently display advertising. If in the future we incorporate advertisements, we may use third-party ad networks that use cookies and web beacons to serve relevant ads. Those networks may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. You can opt out of such advertising through industry programs such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or your browser settings.
Google Advertising Services
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Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
Some embedded content (such as videos or social media sharing buttons) may set cookies from third-party domains. We do not control those cookies. Web beacons (also known as tracking pixels) may be used in emails or by analytics providers to confirm delivery or count visits. These are not used to collect personal information beyond what is described here.
Purposes of Processing
We process your data for the following purposes: to operate and secure the website, to understand aggregate usage trends, to respond to your communications, and to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Service-Provider Access
We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who act on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements. They may access your data only as necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to 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 is completely secure, and we cannot 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. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for legitimate recordkeeping. We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Your Choices and Rights
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect site functionality. Most analytics services allow you to opt out via browser add-ons or settings. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@ooths.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The catalogue is intended for a general audience, and we encourage parents and guardians to supervise children's online activities. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
External Links
This site may contain links to other websites, including those of partner archives or reference sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
International Access
This site is hosted in the United Kingdom and is intended for a global audience. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the United Kingdom or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified on the site. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the catalogue project@ooths.com.