Information We Collect
When you visit the Fantasy & Folklore Library, our servers automatically record routine log data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you. We also collect information about your device, such as screen resolution and language settings, where your browser or device makes it available.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we will receive and store the contents of your message, your email address, and any other personal information you voluntarily include. We also use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, such as text size or display options, and to understand how readers interact with the catalogue.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use session cookies to keep you logged in during a single visit and persistent cookies to remember your settings across visits. Where enabled, we may also use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated data about site usage. These services place their own cookies and may record your IP address, but we do not link this data to any personal identifier. If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place cookies or web beacons to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue; to personalize your experience; to respond to your inquiries; and to analyze usage trends. Where advertising is displayed, we may share non-personal, aggregated data with advertisers to help them understand the effectiveness of their campaigns. 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, and email delivery. These providers have access to only the personal information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect it and use it solely for the purposes specified.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Log data is retained for a limited period before being anonymized or deleted. For example, server logs are typically retained for a few months to help us diagnose technical issues and analyze traffic patterns, after which they are securely erased or stripped of identifying details.
Your Choices and Rights
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function properly. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For advertising cookies, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our catalogue includes works intended for young readers, such as Daffydowndilly and the Golden Touch and The Grateful Elephant, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's online activities.
External Links
The site may contain links to external websites, such as those of academic institutions or digital archives. 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 hosted in Canada and may be accessed from countries around the world. If you access the site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers are located. By using the site, you consent to such transfer and processing. We take steps to ensure that any transferred data is adequately protected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue project at the email address provided on the site.