Information We Collect
When you visit the Historical Social Sciences Library, routine server logs automatically record certain technical details: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. These logs help us maintain the site, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact us via the email address listed on the site, we receive the content of your message and your email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may also store small pieces of information on your device, such as site preferences (e.g., text size or category view), using local storage or similar technologies. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us unless you voluntarily submit it.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to enable certain features. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. The cookies we set may include:
- Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your session or preference settings.
- Analytics cookies – where enabled, these help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are most popular). We use a privacy-respecting analytics service that does not share data with third parties.
- Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective networks.
We may also use web beacons (tiny transparent images) in email communications or on the site to confirm delivery or track engagement. These are used only for operational purposes.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of certain data collection by visiting the Google Advertising & Privacy page.
How We Use Your Information
We process the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site.
- To respond to your communications.
- To analyze usage trends and diagnose technical problems.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly or with service providers for analytics or advertising.
Service Providers
We engage limited third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, and ad networks) who may have access to your personal data only as necessary to perform their functions. They are contractually bound to protect your data and use it solely for the services we request.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized 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 a period sufficient to support operational and analytical needs, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Message correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to address your inquiry or as required by law.
Your Choices and Controls
You have several options regarding the data we collect:
- Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
- Analytics opt-out: Where analytics are enabled, you can opt out using the relevant browser add-on or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
- Advertising opt-out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
- Consent controls: We may provide a cookie consent tool upon your first visit, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request 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 we can delete it.
External Links
The site 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 accessible from many countries. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that data is handled in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at editor@iebey.com.