Information We Collect

When you visit Ancient History Library, routine server logs automatically record certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. We also collect information about your device and browsing actions through the use of cookies and similar technologies where enabled.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via email ([email protected]) or through any contact form, we receive the content of your message and any personal information you choose to share, such as your name and email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not retain it longer than necessary.

Site Preferences and Cookies

We use cookies to store your site preferences (such as text size or display settings) and to enable certain functionality. Where analytics or advertising services are enabled, additional cookies may be set by those third parties. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

Analytics

Where enabled, we use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue. These services may collect anonymised data about page views, navigation patterns, and device information. We use this data to improve the site and to understand which books and categories are of interest to readers.

Advertising

Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google advertising services and other third-party ad networks. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. You may see ads for books or related topics. The use of cookies by advertising partners is subject to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Account settings or via the AdChoices icon on ads.

Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons

Some pages may include content or services from third parties (such as embedded videos or social sharing buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies or use web beacons to collect information about your interaction with their content. We do not control these technologies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those providers.

Purposes of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes: to operate and maintain the catalogue, to analyse usage patterns, to personalise your experience (where preferences are stored), to serve relevant advertising (if displayed), and to respond to your communications. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Service Provider Access

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist us in hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers are contractually bound to use your data only for the purposes we specify and to protect it with appropriate security measures.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data 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 securely deleted or anonymised. Personal information from voluntary communications is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. You may also object to or restrict certain processing, and you may request data portability where applicable. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For advertising, you can adjust your ad preferences in your Google Account.

Children's Privacy

Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

External Links

The site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

International Access

This site is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access it from outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK. By using the site, you consent to such transfer.

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 it periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact the Catalogue Editor, Arthur Conrad, at [email protected].