Information We Collect

When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine log data: your IP address, browser type and version, the operating system you use, the pages you view, the date and time of each request, and the website that referred you. This information is collected for every visitor and is necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue.

If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we will receive and store the contents of your message, your email address, and any other information you voluntarily include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and maintain a record of correspondence where appropriate.

We may store certain preferences you select while browsing, such as your choice of display mode or language, in a cookie or similar local storage mechanism to improve your experience during future visits.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and web beacons) for several purposes:

• Essential cookies: These are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable core features like session management and remembering your cookie consent choice. Without these cookies, some parts of the catalogue may not work as intended.
• Preference cookies: These remember your settings and choices (such as text size or layout) so that you do not have to set them again on each visit.
• Analytics cookies (where enabled): We may use analytics services to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the catalogue—which pages are most popular, how long users stay, and what links they follow. This helps us understand reader interests and improve the site. Analytics providers may set their own cookies on our behalf.
• Advertising cookies (where enabled and if displayed): If advertising is shown on the catalogue, third-party ad networks may place cookies or use web beacons to deliver relevant advertisements, measure ad performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These technologies may track your browsing across different websites over time.

We may also use web beacons (small graphic images) in our emails or on the site to help us understand whether a message has been opened or a page has been viewed.

Google Advertising Services

Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google AdSense or other Google advertising services. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data collected through its advertising services by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms site. Google also offers a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites.

Third-Party Cookies

Some of the services we use (analytics providers, advertising networks, and content delivery networks) may set their own cookies or similar technologies on your device. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those providers, not by this policy. We do not control which third-party cookies are set, but where possible we ensure that such providers have agreed to process data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable law.

Purposes of Processing

We process the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Public Domain Literature Library and its features.
• To understand how visitors interact with the catalogue and to analyse usage trends.
• To remember your preferences and provide a personalised browsing experience.
• To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
• To serve relevant advertising (if advertising is enabled) and measure its effectiveness.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity and ensure the security of our systems.

Service Provider Access

We may share your information with limited third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, email delivery, and advertising. These providers are contractually bound to use your information only as necessary to provide the services we have requested and to protect the confidentiality and security of the data.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Log data is typically retained for a limited period before being anonymised or deleted. If you send us a message, we will keep a record of that correspondence for a reasonable period after the matter is resolved.

Your Choices and Controls

You have several options regarding the collection and use of your information:

• Browser controls: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.
• Consent controls: Where we rely on your consent to set non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies), you may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the consent management tool available on the site.
• Opt-out of analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Opt-out of personalised 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.
• Do Not Track: Our site does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals, but you may use the other controls described here to limit tracking.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children’s Privacy

The Public Domain Literature Library is not directed to children, and 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 such information promptly. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

External Links

The catalogue may contain links to third-party websites or resources. 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

Our site is hosted in the United States and is intended for a global audience. If you access the catalogue from outside the United States, please be aware that 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 the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by a notice on the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email us at editor@iyire.com. We will do our best to address your inquiry promptly.