Information We Collect
When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library, our servers automatically record routine technical information: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring and exit pages, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to maintain the stability and security of the catalogue and to understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the email address displayed on the site, we receive any personal information you voluntarily include in your message, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
The site does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse or download ebooks.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar storage technologies to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. The cookies we set may include:
- Essential cookies – needed for the site to function, such as remembering your preferences for text size or display options.
- Analytics cookies – where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the site. We use this information to improve the catalogue.
- Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertisers may place cookies on your device to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
We may also use web beacons (small transparent images) in emails or on pages to confirm delivery and track engagement.
Third-Party Services
We may use third‑party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect and process usage data. These providers have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. You can learn about Google’s practices and opt out of certain advertising cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms page.
Third‑party advertisers or ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, or other technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites in order to provide you with targeted advertising. We do not control these third‑party technologies.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To diagnose technical issues and ensure security.
- To analyse usage trends and gather demographic information.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To display advertising that may be of interest to you, where advertising is enabled.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third‑party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, advertising, and email delivery. These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to maintain its confidentiality.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised 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 server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Messages sent to 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 cookie preferences. If you disable cookies, some features of the catalogue may not function as intended.
Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may opt out through your browser settings or through the privacy settings of the respective third‑party services. For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.
If you have contacted us and wish to have your message and any personal data it contains deleted, please write to us and we will comply within a reasonable timeframe.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
The Public Domain Literature Library is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can remove it.
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 the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.
International Access
The catalogue is hosted in New Zealand and may be accessed from countries around the world. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the catalogue, 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 it periodically.