Information We Collect
When you visit the Historical Social Sciences Library, our servers automatically record routine log data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the referring page, pages you view, and the time and date of each request. We also collect information about your device, such as screen resolution and language settings, where your browser or device transmits this data. This information helps us understand general usage patterns and diagnose technical issues.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies
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How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue; to analyze usage trends; to personalize your experience (for example, by remembering your site preferences); and to communicate with you if you have contacted us. If advertising is displayed, we may use data to help select appropriate advertisements. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research or reporting purposes, such as understanding which ebook editions or categories—like 'Society Culture' or 'Customs Everyday Life'—are most frequently accessed.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to assist with analytics, advertising, and site operations. These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it. Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can learn about Google's advertising practices and opt out of certain features by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Other third-party services we may use include content delivery networks and hosting providers, which may process log data as part of their normal operations.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Log data is retained for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymized. If you have contacted us, we will retain your correspondence as long as needed to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your communications at any time.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. You may also object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of certain third-party analytics and advertising cookies by visiting the relevant opt-out pages (such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page). Additionally, you may have the right to data portability, where applicable, allowing you to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Children's Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with data are encouraged to contact us so we can remove it promptly.
External Links
The site 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. This includes links to academic resources, digital archives, or other libraries that we may reference in our edition insights or reading companions.
International Access
If you access the site from outside Global Operations, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Global Operations or other locations where our servers or service providers are located. By using the site, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry promptly.