Information We Collect
When you visit the Historical Children’s Library, our servers automatically record standard log information, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, the pages you request, and the date and time of each request. This data is necessary to operate the site, diagnose technical issues, and protect against abuse.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and any contact information you voluntarily supply. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may store a small preference file (a cookie) in your browser to remember your reading preferences, such as text size or display mode. Where analytics or advertising services are enabled, those services may place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device, as described below.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. We use a session cookie to maintain your preferences during a visit; this cookie expires when you close your browser. If you have chosen a persistent preference, we may set a small cookie that lasts for a few months so that your preference is applied on return visits. You may clear or block cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site features.
Where analytics are enabled, we may use a service such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about page visits, referring sites, and browsing patterns. This service uses its own cookies and web beacons. The data is used to understand how the catalogue is used and to improve its content. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on provided by Google.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Those networks may use cookies and web beacons to measure ad effectiveness and to personalise advertisements. We do not control these third-party cookies. You can manage your preferences for interest-based advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out pages such as YourAdChoices or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting the opt-out page of the relevant vendor.
Web Beacons
Emails we send (if any) may contain a single, invisible pixel that tells us whether the email was opened. We use this only to gauge the usefulness of our communications. You may disable image loading in your email client to prevent this.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To respond to your voluntary communications.
- To analyse usage trends and preferences.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data with partners or the public for research or reporting purposes.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or advertising. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information 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 server logs for a limited period necessary for operational and analytical purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Voluntary correspondence is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for legitimate record-keeping. Cookie preferences are stored until you clear them or they expire.
Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using the tools provided by the analytics service.
- Opt out of personalised advertising through the mechanisms described above.
- Request access to, correction, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We will honour all valid requests consistent with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
The Historical Children’s Library is a digital catalogue of classic children’s literature. We do 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. Parents or guardians who believe that a child has submitted personal data should contact us.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
International Access
The site is hosted in Ireland and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside Ireland, 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, storage, and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.