Information We Collect

When you visit the Historical Children’s Library at nijaa.com, our servers automatically record certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the referring web page, pages you view, and the date and time of each request. This data is collected for all visitors as part of standard server logs.

If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we receive and store your message along with your email address and any other information you voluntarily include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.

We may also collect information about your preferences and interactions with the site, such as which ebook pages you view, how long you stay, and what search terms you use. This helps us understand how readers use the catalogue and improve the experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work properly and to understand usage patterns. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. Some cookies are essential: for example, they remember your session so you do not have to re-enter preferences on each page. Others help us analyse traffic: these may be set by third-party analytics services where enabled.

Where advertising is displayed, third-party ad networks may place cookies or use web beacons (also called pixel tags) to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These technologies allow an ad network to recognise your device when you visit this site and other websites. The information collected through these mechanisms may include your IP address, browser information, and details about your visit.

We do not control the cookies set by third parties. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect site functionality.

Analytics

Where enabled, we use a web analytics service to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site. This service sets cookies and collects data such as pages visited, time spent, and geographic region (at a city or country level). The analytics provider processes this data on our behalf and is contractually restricted from using it for any other purpose.

No personally identifiable information is included in analytics reports. We do not link analytics data to any individual user.

Advertising

If advertising appears on the site, it may be provided by Google or other third-party ad networks. These networks use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

We do not share your personal information with advertisers directly. The ad networks collect data through their own technologies, subject to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the site and its features.
• To understand how readers discover and use the catalogue.
• To respond to your messages and requests.
• To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security incidents.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Data Sharing and Service Providers

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with limited service providers who help us operate the site (for example, hosting, analytics, and email delivery). These providers are bound by contract to use the data only for the services we request and to protect it with appropriate safeguards.

We may also disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid court order or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information 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 as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Retention periods are determined by operational need and legal requirements, not by a fixed schedule.

Your Choices and Rights

You have several choices regarding the collection and use of your data:

• Browser controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
• Analytics opt-out: Where analytics are enabled, you may be able to opt out through a browser add-on or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
• Advertising opt-out: To opt out of personalised advertising from Google, visit Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out of many third-party ad networks through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Access and correction: If you have contacted us, you may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as when we need to retain data for legal compliance).
• Objection and restriction: You may object to our processing of your data or ask us to restrict processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.

Children’s Privacy

The Historical Children’s Library is a catalogue of classic literature, much of which was written for children. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity.

International Visitors

This site is operated from Ireland and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside Ireland, your information 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, storage, and processing. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.

External Links

The site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. 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 to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the Senior Editor at the email address listed on the site.