Information We Collect
When you visit the Classic Science Fiction Archive, our servers automatically record routine log data. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, the date and time of your visit, and the pages you view. This information is used for operational purposes, such as diagnosing server issues, analysing trends, and improving the site.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we receive the content of your message and any information you voluntarily include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may store certain preferences in your browser (such as text-size choices or layout settings) to enhance your experience. These are stored locally and are not transmitted to us unless you submit a form.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage or web beacons) for various purposes. Where enabled, these help us understand how readers use the catalogue, remember your preferences, and support the operation of optional third-party services.
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use. For example, if we display advertising, our advertising partners may place cookies on your device to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. These third parties may combine information from our site with data from other sites for their own purposes.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data about site usage. These services use cookies and similar technologies to generate reports on page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour. The information collected is shared with the analytics provider and is subject to their privacy practices.
Advertising
Where advertising is displayed on the site, we may use Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These networks use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
Web Beacons
Pages or emails may contain small graphic images known as web beacons (or clear gifs). These are used to track page views, email opens, and other interactions. They help us measure the effectiveness of content and communications.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Classic Science Fiction Archive.
- To personalise your experience by remembering your preferences.
- To analyse usage trends and gather demographic information.
- To display relevant advertising, where enabled.
- To respond to your inquiries when you contact us.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal, aggregated data with partners for analytics or reporting. We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid legal request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Service providers (such as hosting companies, analytics providers, and advertising networks) have limited access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for a period necessary for the purposes described in this policy, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for legitimate record-keeping. Preferences and cookie-related data are kept according to the expiration settings of the respective cookies or until you clear them.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and you can set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Where analytics or advertising are enabled, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, and you can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
If you do not wish to receive email from us, simply do not contact us. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.
Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
International Visitors
This site is hosted in Ireland and is intended for a global audience. By using the site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in Ireland or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Those countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.
External Links
The Classic Science Fiction Archive may contain links to external websites. 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. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].