Information We Receive When You Visit
When you access the Historical Children’s Library, our server automatically records certain technical details. These include your IP address, the type and version of browser and operating system you use, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you to us. We use this information to diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and understand general usage patterns so that we can improve the catalogue.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to contact us through the email address listed on the site, or to adjust certain preferences (for example, text size or display settings). Any personal information you include in a message — such as your name or email address — is used only to respond to your inquiry or to fulfil your request. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with third parties for their own purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to make the site function properly and to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the site to operate, such as remembering your preference for a larger font size.
- Analytics cookies — where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue (e.g., which books are most popular). The information collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- Advertising cookies — if advertising is displayed on the site, these cookies may be used by our advertising partners to show you relevant ads based on your browsing habits. We use Google advertising services where such ads are shown.
Third-party service providers, including Google, may place their own cookies or web beacons on your browser. These technologies are governed by the privacy policies of those providers, not by ours. We do not control the data collected by these third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We process the data described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Historical Children’s Library;
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and preferences;
- To protect the security and integrity of the site;
- To respond to your communications;
- To display advertising that may be relevant to you, where advertising is enabled.
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We may share non‑personal, aggregate information (such as the number of visitors to a particular book page) with partners or the public. We do not share personal information except with limited service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email services). These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the specific service they provide and to protect it appropriately.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorised 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 and analytics data for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Personal information you send by email is retained only for as long as needed to address your request or as required by applicable law. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymise the information.
Your Choices and Rights
You have several options regarding the data we collect:
- Browser controls — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please consult your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
- Analytics opt‑out — where analytics are enabled, you may be able to opt out through a browser add‑on or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
- Advertising opt‑out — if advertising is displayed, you can opt out of personalised ads from Google by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also opt out of third‑party cookies used for interest‑based advertising through industry programs such as the YourAdChoices initiative.
- Access, correction, deletion — depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond within the time frame required by law.
Children’s Privacy
The Historical Children’s Library is a catalogue of classic literature, much of which was originally written for young readers. 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 so that we can delete it.
External Links
This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.
International Visitors
The Historical Children’s Library is hosted in and operated from the United Kingdom. If you access the site from outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing in accordance with this policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at editor@iomez.com.