Information We Collect

When you visit the Fantasy & Folklore Library, our server automatically records routine technical information: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to maintain the site’s operation, diagnose technical issues, and understand broad usage patterns.

If you send a message to the collection editor ([email protected]) or use any contact form on the site, we receive the content of your message and any contact details you choose to provide. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.

We may store certain preferences you set while browsing the catalogue, such as display options or reading list selections. These are saved locally or on our server to improve your experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses cookies and similar storage mechanisms where enabled by your browser. These may include:

• Essential cookies – required for basic functions like session management or remembering your cookie preferences.
• Preference cookies – remember choices you make (e.g., text size, category filters) so you do not have to set them each visit.
• Analytics cookies – where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue (pages visited, time on site, links clicked).
• Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertisers may place cookies to show relevant ads and measure their performance.

We may also use web beacons (small transparent images) in emails or on pages to confirm delivery and track engagement.

Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics (where enabled) to collect aggregated data about site usage. Google may set its own cookies and process your IP address in accordance with its privacy policy.

If advertising is displayed, Google AdSense or other ad networks may serve ads. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to tailor ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of personalized advertising at the Google Ads Settings page.

We do not control the data collection practices of these third parties. Where possible, we have configured services to limit data use to analytics and advertising only, and we do not share personal information with them beyond what is automatically transmitted by your browser.

Purposes of Processing

We process the data described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and secure the catalogue website.
• To understand how readers use the site and improve its content and functionality.
• To respond to your messages and requests.
• To display advertising that supports the availability of free public-domain ebooks.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.

Data Sharing and Access

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) with partners or for academic purposes.

We may engage service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who have limited access to data only as necessary to perform their services and under contractual obligations of confidentiality.

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 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 a period sufficient to analyze trends and troubleshoot issues, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Contact messages and associated data are retained as long as needed to address your inquiry and for a reasonable follow-up period. Preference data may be kept until you clear your cookies or request deletion.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access – request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion – request deletion of your data where we have no legal obligation to retain it.
• Restriction – ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances.
• Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and you can set preferences for third-party cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

If you do not wish to receive personalized ads, you can opt out via the Google Ads Settings page or through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.

Children’s Privacy

Our catalogue includes content suitable for younger readers, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activity.

External Links

The site may contain links to external websites (e.g., to source texts or related resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Access

This site is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access it from outside the UK, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the collection editor at [email protected].