Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine log data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, device operating system, the referring web page, pages you view, and the date and time of each request. We collect this information to maintain the security and stability of the catalogue and to understand general usage patterns.
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How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
- To respond to your communications.
- Where advertising is enabled, to facilitate the display of advertisements.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without your consent.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or advertising. These providers have access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect it.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Log data is kept for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised.
Your Choices and Rights
You have choices regarding the collection and use of your information:
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We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children’s Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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International Access
The catalogue is hosted and operated from New Zealand. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country of residence.
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 this policy periodically.