Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library (kuyez.com), our servers automatically record routine log data. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, the date and time of your visit, and pages you view. This information is used for system administration, security, and to analyse general usage patterns.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send us a message via the contact address ([email protected]) or through any form on the site, we receive and store the content of your message and any contact information you include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and will not add it to any marketing list.
Site Preferences
We may store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as text size or display options, using local storage or cookies. These are not used for tracking.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the site to function, such as remembering your cookie consent choice.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, we may use a third-party analytics service (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which pages are popular and improve the catalogue.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks (including Google) may place cookies to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may track your visits across different websites.
You can control cookie use through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Web Beacons
Third-party services (such as analytics providers or ad networks) may include web beacons (also called pixel tags) in their content. These are small, transparent images that help these services understand usage and ad performance. They are not under our control.
How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the site.
- To improve the catalogue and user experience.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To ensure security and prevent abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymised, aggregate data with third parties for analytical or reporting purposes. We may also share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising). These providers are contractually bound to use your data only for the services we request and to protect it.
Advertising and Google Services
Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google AdSense or other Google advertising services. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com.
Third-Party Cookies
Some content embedded on our site (such as videos or social media buttons) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then anonymised or deleted.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
External Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
International Access
This site is hosted in the United Kingdom and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside the UK, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.