Information We Collect
When you visit the Historical Children’s Library, our servers automatically record standard log data sent by your browser. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, the pages you request, and the time of each request. We also collect information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies, as described below.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided, we will receive and store the contents of your message, your email address, and any other information you voluntarily include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not share it for marketing purposes.
We may store small preferences or settings (such as a text-size preference) locally on your device to improve your experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies—small text files placed on your device—to help the site function, understand usage patterns, and, where enabled, support analytics and advertising. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or you delete them).
Where analytics services are enabled, they may set their own cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the catalogue, such as which pages are most popular and how users navigate between them. This data is used solely to improve the site.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place cookies or use web beacons (small transparent images) to serve relevant ads, measure ad performance, and avoid showing the same ad repeatedly. These technologies may collect information about your browsing activity across different websites over time. We do not control the data practices of these third parties.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed on the site, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Ads Settings page (note: the site does not provide clickable links in its privacy policy; this is informational). Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
Purposes of Processing
We collect and use information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To understand how visitors interact with the site and to diagnose technical issues.
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To communicate with you if you contact us.
- Where analytics or advertising is enabled, to support those services.
Service Providers
We may engage third-party service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners) who have limited access to your information solely to perform tasks on our behalf. They 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 information 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 information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Server logs are kept for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymized. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to indicate your preferences regarding tracking. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
If analytics or advertising cookies are enabled, you may opt out of their use by adjusting your browser settings or using third-party opt-out tools, such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s YourAdChoices tool.
You may also contact us at the email address provided to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you, to the extent required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites. 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.
International Access
This site is operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].