Information We Collect
When you visit the Modern History Library, routine server logs automatically record certain technical details. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, pages you view, and the time and date of each request. This information is used to maintain and improve the catalogue, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns. We do not link this data to any personal identity unless you voluntarily provide it through a message or correspondence.
Voluntary Information
If you choose to contact the catalogue project provided on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and any contact information you include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. You are not required to provide any personal information to browse or read ebooks in the catalogue.
Site Preferences
We may store small pieces of information on your device to remember your preferences, such as display settings or the last page you visited. These are functional and do not track you across other websites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the basic operation of the site, such as maintaining session state.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, which pages are most popular, and what features are used. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may place cookies on your device to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies may track your visits across different websites.
We may also use web beacons (clear gifs) in conjunction with cookies to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and understand user engagement with emails (if any are sent).
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. Your use of the site constitutes your consent to such data collection and processing by Google as described in their privacy policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into the site (such as analytics providers or advertising networks) may set their own cookies. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties, and we have no control over their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services we use.
Purposes of Processing
We process personal data only for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Modern History Library catalogue.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To understand how visitors use the site and to enhance user experience.
- To serve relevant advertising (if enabled) and measure its effectiveness.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Service Provider Access
We may engage third-party service providers (such as hosting, analytics, or advertising partners) who have limited access to your personal data solely to perform tasks on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated 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 personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Server logs are retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized. Messages sent to the catalogue project are kept only as long as needed to address your inquiry.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the following choices regarding your data:
- Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You may block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the site.
- Consent controls: Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may be able to opt out via a consent management tool provided on the site. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
- Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
- Opt out of personalized advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Children's Privacy
The Modern History Library is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals below the age of consent in their jurisdiction. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
International Access
This site is operated from Australia and is intended for a global audience. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. We take steps to ensure that your data receives adequate protection as described in this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact the catalogue [email protected].