Information We Collect
When you visit Ancient History Library, our servers automatically record standard log entries. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, device operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you. This information is used to maintain the stability and security of the catalogue, to understand general usage patterns, and to improve the reading experience.
If you choose to send us a message via the contact address provided on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and the email address you use. We treat these communications as confidential and use them solely to respond to your inquiry.
We may also store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as text size or display options, using local storage or cookies. These preferences are retained on your device and are not transmitted to us unless you actively submit them as part of a feature.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies—small text files placed on your device—to support site functionality and, where enabled, to help us analyse how the catalogue is used. The cookies we set directly are limited to those necessary for basic operation (such as session management) and for remembering your preferences. These do not track your activity outside of Ancient History Library.
Where we have enabled analytics services, these providers may place their own cookies or similar technologies (such as web beacons) to collect aggregate information about visitor behaviour. This data is used to compile reports on page popularity, navigation patterns, and geographic distribution, and it helps us refine the catalogue’s content and structure. Analytics providers are contractually restricted from using this data for their own purposes.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may use cookies and web beacons to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure their performance. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide interest-based advertising. You can learn more about how to control these cookies in the “Your Choices” section below.
We do not have access to, nor do we control, the cookies used by third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any such providers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and secure the Ancient History Library website.
- To understand how visitors interact with the catalogue and to improve its usability, content, and performance.
- To respond to messages you send us.
- To remember your site preferences.
- Where enabled, to serve analytics and advertising in a manner consistent with this policy.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their tasks and are bound by contractual obligations to protect the confidentiality and security of that information.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. 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 periods sufficient to support our operational and analytical needs. Retention periods are determined based on the purpose of the processing and applicable legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Choices
You have several options regarding the collection and use of your information:
- Browser controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the site.
- Analytics opt-out: Where analytics are enabled, you may be able to opt out through tools provided by the analytics service (such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).
- Advertising opt-out: If Google advertising services are displayed, you can manage your ad preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings. You can also opt out of many third-party advertising networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out tool.
- Consent management: Where required by applicable law, we may present a consent banner that allows you to accept or reject certain categories of cookies.
You may also contact us at the email address provided on the site to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you, to the extent required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Ancient History Library is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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
This site is operated from Canada. If you access the catalogue from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the email address listed on the site.