Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit Modern History Library, our servers record routine technical information such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, the pages you request, and the time of each request. This data is used to operate the site, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns. It is not used to identify you personally except as needed to maintain security or comply with legal obligations.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send a message to the editor via the contact email ([email protected]), we receive the contents of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. We do not operate user accounts, registration forms, or comment sections, so no additional personal data is collected through those means.
Site Preferences and Cookies
We use small data files called cookies to remember your preferences (such as text size or display mode) and to enable basic site functions. These are essential for a smooth reading experience. We also may use analytics cookies (where enabled) to gather anonymous aggregate data about page visits and reader engagement. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling them may affect site performance.
Analytics and Advertising
Where enabled, we use a third-party analytics service to collect anonymised data about how the site is used. This service may set its own cookies. If advertising is displayed on the site, it may be provided by Google or other advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos or social media buttons) from third-party services. Those services may set their own cookies and web beacons. We do not control these technologies, and you should review the privacy policies of those services for more information.
Purposes of Processing
We process personal data only for the following purposes: operating and improving the site, responding to your communications, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Service Provider Access
We may engage limited service providers (for example, hosting or analytics) who have access to personal data only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect it. We do not authorise them to use your data for any other purpose.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. However, no internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Messages sent to the editor are retained only as long as needed to handle your request and any follow-up, unless a longer retention is required by law.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, subject to applicable legal exceptions. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also disable cookies via your browser, opt out of Google personalised advertising, or use browser privacy features such as Do Not Track. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly.
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 data.
International Access
This site is operated from Australia. If you access it from outside Australia, your data may be transferred to and processed in Australia. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be subject to the laws of Australia, which may differ from those of your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact the editor at [email protected].