Information We Receive Automatically

When you visit this catalogue, our servers record routine log entries. These may include your Internet Protocol address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, the date and time of each request, and the specific pages or files you view. This information is used to diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and understand general usage patterns so that we can improve the reading experience.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you send a message through the contact address displayed on the site, we receive the contents of your message and the email address you choose to provide. We use this correspondence solely to respond to your inquiry and to improve the catalogue. We do not sell or share your personal correspondence with third parties.

Site Preferences

Certain features of the catalogue may allow you to store preferences — for example, a preferred view mode or a list of saved titles. These preferences are stored locally in your browser or, where applicable, on our servers in a non-identifiable form. You can clear or reset these preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like many websites, this catalogue uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how readers interact with it. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site operations, such as remembering your session and maintaining security. These cannot be disabled through the site.
• Preference cookies: Remember your chosen settings, such as a preferred language or display mode.
• Analytics cookies: Collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most popular. This data is used to improve the catalogue and is not linked to any individual.
• Advertising cookies: Where advertising is displayed, these cookies may be used by ad networks to show you relevant advertisements and to measure their effectiveness.

You can control cookie use through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for specific websites. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.

Analytics

We may use a third-party analytics service to collect and process anonymised data about site usage. This service may set its own cookies or use similar technologies. The data collected includes page views, referral sources, and general geographic location (country or region). It does not identify you personally. We use this information to understand which works and features are of interest and to improve the catalogue.

Advertising

Where advertising appears on the catalogue, it may be provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense or similar services. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, or other technologies to deliver advertisements, to prevent you from seeing the same ad too often, and to measure ad performance. Advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant ads on other sites. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use its partners' sites by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms page. To opt out of personalised advertising from Google, visit the Google Ads Settings page.

Web Beacons

Certain pages or emails may contain a small transparent image known as a web beacon (or pixel tag). These are used to track the effectiveness of communications and to understand whether content has been opened or accessed. Web beacons do not carry personally identifiable information and are used only in aggregate.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue;
• To diagnose technical issues and ensure security;
• To understand how readers interact with the site and which works are of interest;
• To communicate with you if you have sent a message;
• To display relevant advertising where enabled;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and ad networks. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the purposes we specify and to keep it confidential. They are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption where appropriate, secure server configurations, and routine security reviews. 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 necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised. Correspondence is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for any legitimate follow-up. We do not retain personal data indefinitely.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices regarding your information:

• Browser controls: You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is set. You can also use private browsing modes.
• Analytics opt-out: You may be able to opt out of analytics data collection by using browser add-ons or settings provided by the analytics service.
• Advertising opt-out: You can opt out of personalised advertising from many ad networks by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. For Google services, visit the Google Ads Settings page.
• Access and deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request correction, or to request deletion. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site.

We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children's Privacy

This catalogue is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor children's online activity.

External Links

The catalogue 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.

International Access

This catalogue is hosted in Canada and is intended for a global audience. If you access the site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the catalogue, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the catalogue. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

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