Information We Collect
When you visit Modern History Library (loinu.com), our servers automatically record routine log data: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the time and date of each request. This information is used for system administration, security monitoring, and to understand how the catalogue is used.
If you send a message to the catalogue project ([email protected]), we receive the content you voluntarily provide, along with your email address and any metadata included in the message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may store a small preference file (a cookie) on your device to remember site preferences such as text size or category selections. This cookie does not contain personal information and is not used for tracking across other sites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function, such as remembering your session or preferences.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue, which pages are most popular, and how the site can be improved. We use aggregated data only.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks (including Google and its partners) may place cookies on your browser to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These cookies enable interest-based advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Where Google advertising services are used, Google may collect data via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve and measure ads. You can learn more about Google's data practices at Google's Advertising page.
Third-party service providers (such as analytics and advertising partners) may have access to your data only as necessary to perform their functions, and they are contractually bound to protect your data and use it solely for the agreed purposes.
How We Use Your Data
We process the information collected for the following legitimate interests:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To monitor and ensure the security of the site.
- To analyze usage trends and compile aggregate statistics.
- To respond to your communications.
- Where advertising is enabled, to serve relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your data except as described in this policy or as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain server logs for a period necessary for security and analytics purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Messages sent to the catalogue project are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for our internal record-keeping consistent with standard editorial practice. Cookie data persists according to the cookie's expiration period or until you clear your cookies.
Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please consult your browser's help documentation. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Opt-out of analytics: Where analytics are enabled, you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Opt-out of personalized advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance's YourAdChoices.
- Access and deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Modern History Library is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Access
The catalogue is hosted in Ireland and is accessed from around the world. If you are accessing the site from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue [email protected].