Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library (tefqi.com), our servers automatically record routine log data. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. These logs help us maintain the site’s security, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site ([email protected]), we will receive the contents of your message along with your email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
The site may store small pieces of data on your device, commonly known as cookies, to remember your preferences (such as text size or display settings) and to enable certain features. Where enabled, third-party analytics services may set their own cookies to collect aggregated, non-identifying data about how visitors interact with the catalogue.
If advertising is displayed on the site, Google and other advertising networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Data
We process information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its features.
- To respond to comments, questions, and requests from readers.
- To analyze aggregate trends and administer the site.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
- Where applicable, to deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal, aggregate data (such as the number of visitors to a particular page) with partners or the public for reporting purposes.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers have access to only the information necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the site. Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may also opt out via the relevant third-party tools (e.g., the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page).
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in emails or on the site to track delivery and engagement. These are small graphic images that help us understand whether content has been opened or viewed.
Third-Party Links
The catalogue contains links to external websites, including those of original publishers, archives, and related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and other records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children’s Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
International Visitors
This site is operated from New Zealand. If you access it from outside New Zealand, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].