Information We Collect
When you visit Historical Physics Library, our servers automatically record routine information sent by your browser. This may include 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 and improve the service, diagnose technical problems, and analyse general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the provided email address, we receive and store your message and any personal information you voluntarily include. We use this only to respond to your enquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may store certain preferences you set while browsing the catalogue, such as display options, in a cookie or similar local storage mechanism.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and web beacons) for the following purposes where enabled:
- Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your session or preferences.
- Analytics cookies – to help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most popular, and how users find us. This data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.
- Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may track your visits across different websites.
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can learn about Google’s practices and opt out of certain Google advertising features by visiting the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms page.
Third-party service providers (such as analytics and advertising partners) may have their own privacy policies governing the use of data they collect. We do not control those cookies or the data they gather.
Purposes of Processing
We process the data described above for:
- Operating, maintaining, and improving the catalogue
- Analysing usage trends and measuring the effectiveness of content
- Providing relevant advertising where enabled
- Responding to voluntary communications
- Ensuring the security and stability of our systems
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information. We may share non-personal, aggregated data publicly or with partners.
We engage limited third-party service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, and advertising platforms) who may have access to some of the data described above solely to perform services on our behalf. They are contractually bound to use that data only for the specified purposes and to protect its confidentiality.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. 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 periods necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Retention periods vary based on operational needs and legal obligations. Messages sent to us are kept only as long as needed to address your enquiry.
Your Choices and Rights
You have choices regarding the data collected through cookies and similar technologies:
- Browser controls – Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Consent controls – Where we use non-essential cookies, we may request your consent before they are placed. You can change your preferences at any time through the consent management tool available on the site.
- Opt-out of analytics – You can opt out of certain analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) by installing the relevant browser add-on or adjusting your settings.
- Opt-out of advertising – You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry programmes such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or by adjusting your device settings.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and the right to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content 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, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that data may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
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 review it periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the catalogue project@eatsb.com.