What This Policy Covers
This privacy policy describes how the Public Domain Literature Library (operating at irtvi.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our catalogue of classic and public-domain ebooks. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our practices.
Information We Collect
Routine Server Logs
When you visit the site, our servers automatically record certain technical information sent by your browser or device. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, the date and time of your visit, and the pages you view. This data is used for operational purposes such as diagnosing server issues, analysing site traffic, and improving the user experience.
Voluntary Messages
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site ([email protected]), we receive the contents of your message and any information you voluntarily include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add your contact details to any marketing list.
Site Preferences
We may store certain preferences you select while browsing, such as text size or display options, using cookies or local storage. This allows us to remember your choices on future visits.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. We use cookies where enabled for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies – required for the site to function, such as remembering your preference settings.
- Analytics cookies – if enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate. We may use a third-party analytics service (such as Google Analytics) that sets its own cookies.
- Advertising cookies – where advertising is displayed, we or our advertising partners may place cookies to tailor ads to your interests and measure their effectiveness.
If Google advertising services are displayed on the site, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of certain features by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Web Beacons
Pages or emails may contain small graphic images called web beacons (also known as pixel tags) that allow us to count users who have visited certain pages or opened an email. These are used in conjunction with cookies to understand usage patterns.
Purposes of Processing
We process the data described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site.
- To analyse site usage and trends.
- To remember your preferences.
- To respond to your communications.
- To serve relevant advertising where enabled.
- To ensure the security and integrity of the site.
Third-Party Access
We may share non-personal, aggregate data with third parties for analytics or reporting. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may engage trusted service providers (such as hosting or analytics companies) who have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic 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 above, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Message correspondence is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry. Cookie durations vary; essential cookies may persist for your session or longer, while analytics and advertising cookies typically have set expiration periods.
Your Choices and Rights
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. Consult your browser’s help section for instructions.
Consent Controls
Where required by law, we seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent banner or settings panel provided on the site.
Opting Out of Advertising
If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. For Google-specific controls, see Google’s Ads Settings.
Access and Correction
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, or to object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.
External Links
The site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This privacy policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
International Access
The site is hosted in the United States and is accessible from various countries. If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page. We encourage you to check back periodically for any changes.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our acquisitions editor The Editorial Team Irtvi at [email protected].