Information We Collect
When you visit Historical Mathematics Library, our servers automatically record standard log data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. We also collect information about your device and browsing activity, such as pages viewed and links clicked, to help us understand how the catalogue is used and to improve your experience.
If you choose to contact us via the provided email address, we receive and store the content of your message, your email address, and any other personal information you voluntarily include. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
We may store certain preferences you set while browsing the site, such as display options or language selections, using local storage or cookies.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function, such as remembering your session or preferences.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, we use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated data about site usage, including pages visited, time spent, and interactions. This helps us improve the catalogue.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense) may place cookies and web beacons to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These technologies collect information about your browsing activity across different websites.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by its own privacy policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners) who have limited access to your personal data solely to perform tasks on our behalf. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.
Our site includes links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Purposes of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Historical Mathematics Library catalogue.
- To analyze site usage and trends.
- To communicate with you if you contact us.
- To serve relevant advertising, where enabled.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Server logs are retained for a reasonable period for security and analytics purposes. Contact messages are retained until the inquiry is resolved and then securely deleted. Cookie data is retained according to the cookie's expiration date.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data.
- Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond within the time frame required by applicable law.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also block or delete cookies, and you can configure your browser to send a Do Not Track signal. We may not respond to Do Not Track signals at this time. For more information about cookie controls, visit aboutcookies.org.
Children's Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children. 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 it.
International Access
The Historical Mathematics Library is operated from Ireland. If you access the site from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to and processed in Ireland or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue project at editor@ecazu.com.