Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Historical Children’s Library, our servers routinely record information that your browser or device sends. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and language, operating system, referring website, the date and time of each request, and the pages you view. We use this data to diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns so that we can improve the catalogue’s performance and accessibility.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to send us a message via the contact address shown on the site (editor@faeef.com). Any information you include in such a message—such as your name, email address, or the contents of your note—is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not added to any marketing list. We retain correspondence as long as reasonably necessary to address your request and for legitimate record-keeping purposes.
If the site offers any preference settings (for example, a display mode or reading aid), those choices may be stored locally on your device or on our servers to provide a consistent experience across visits.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may place small data files called cookies on your device. Some cookies are essential for the site to function (for example, to remember your session or preferences). Others help us understand how visitors use the catalogue, which pages are most popular, and whether any errors occur.
Where enabled, we may use a web analytics service (such as a self-hosted or third-party analytics tool) that sets its own cookies to collect aggregated, anonymised statistics. These analytics cookies do not identify you personally.
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may allow third-party advertising partners to set cookies and use web beacons (small graphic images) to measure the effectiveness of their ads and to show you advertisements that may be of interest. These partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites, including your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use its partners’ sites or apps at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You are free to manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to indicate your preferences regarding tracking. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.
How We Use Your Information
We process the information described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its content.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and technical performance.
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.
- Where you have given consent (for example, by accepting certain cookies), to deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.
Service Providers and Third Parties
We may share your information with limited service providers who help us host the catalogue, process analytics, or deliver advertising. These providers are contractually bound to use the information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it with appropriate safeguards. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
If advertising is enabled, third-party ad networks may independently collect data as described in the cookies section. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw any consent you have given (for example, by clearing cookies or adjusting browser settings).
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@faeef.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
Children’s Privacy
The Historical Children’s Library is a catalogue of classic literature that may be of interest to readers of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites, including those of libraries, archives, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Visitors
This catalogue is hosted in New Zealand and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the catalogue, you consent to such transfer.
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.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please write to the catalogue project at editor@faeef.com.