Information We Collect

When you visit Ancient History Library, our servers automatically record routine log entries. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of each request, and the referring website or application that brought you here. We collect this information for the legitimate operation of the catalogue and to help us understand how readers use the site.

If you choose to contact us through the email address provided on the site, we will receive the contents of your message and any contact information you voluntarily supply. We use that information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.

We may also store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as display options or language selections, so that your experience remains consistent during subsequent visits.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them.

Where enabled, we may use analytics services (such as those provided by third parties) that employ cookies to collect aggregated data about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This helps us identify popular works, improve navigation, and ensure the site remains accessible and useful.

If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place their own cookies or web beacons to serve relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. These technologies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective advertising providers.

Specifically, where Google advertising services are used, Google may set cookies and use web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites. This information is used to provide interest-based advertising. You can learn more about how Google uses data and manage your preferences by visiting Google’s privacy policy and ad settings page.

We do not control the cookies set by third parties, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any such services.

Purposes of Processing

We process the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Ancient History Library catalogue.
• To understand usage patterns and trends, enabling us to refine content and navigation.
• To detect and prevent technical issues, security threats, or abusive activity.
• To communicate with you if you have contacted us voluntarily.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

Service Providers and Third Parties

We may engage limited third-party service providers to assist with hosting, analytics, advertising, or other technical functions. These providers are granted access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually bound to handle it confidentially and securely. They are not permitted to use your data for any purpose other than those specified by us.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with unaffiliated organisations for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include technical safeguards such as encryption where appropriate, secure server configurations, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Data Retention

We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Log data is typically kept for a limited period before being aggregated or deleted. When we no longer have a legitimate need to retain your data, we will securely dispose of it.

Your Choices and Controls

You have several options regarding the collection and use of your information:

• Browser controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.
• Analytics opt-out: Where analytics are enabled, you may be able to opt out by installing a browser add-on provided by the analytics service or by adjusting your browser settings.
• Advertising preferences: If advertising is displayed, you can manage interest-based advertising preferences through industry opt-out tools such as YourAdChoices (in the United States) or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out page. You can also adjust your Google ad settings at any time.
• Consent management: Where required by law, we may ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the consent management tool available on the site.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

We do not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Children’s Privacy

Ancient History Library is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without such consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

External Links

The catalogue may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

International Access

This site is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access the catalogue from outside the UK, please be aware that your information 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 such transfer, storage, and processing. We take steps to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on this page. Your continued use of the catalogue after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated 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.