Information We Collect
When you visit Biography & Memoir Archive, our servers automatically record standard log data: your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, the pages you request, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to maintain and improve the site, diagnose technical issues, and protect against abuse.
If you choose to contact us via the email address published on the site, we receive the contents of your message, your email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
We may store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as display choices, in a cookie or similar local storage mechanism.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies where enabled by your browser. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use session cookies to keep you logged in or maintain your reading preferences during a visit, and persistent cookies to remember your choices across visits. We may also use web beacons (tiny transparent images) in our pages to help us understand page visits and engagement.
Where analytics services are enabled, these tools may set their own cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most popular and how users navigate between them. We use this data to improve the catalogue’s structure and content.
Where advertising services are displayed, third-party advertising networks may set cookies and web beacons to deliver ads relevant to your interests, to measure ad performance, and to prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly. These third parties may combine information collected from our site with information from other sites you visit.
Google Advertising Services
If Google advertising services are displayed on this site, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google’s Privacy & Terms site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its features.
- To personalise your experience by remembering your preferences.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and technical performance.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or abusive activity.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the site, such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, and content delivery networks. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the services they perform for us and to protect it appropriately.
We may also disclose information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain server logs for a limited period necessary for operational and analytical purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your request. Cookie data is retained according to the cookie’s expiration period or until you clear your cookies.
Your Choices and Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to indicate your preferences for third-party cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
You can opt out of Google personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies for interest-based advertising through industry opt-out sites such as YourAdChoices (US) or Your Online Choices (EU).
If you have submitted personal information through a contact message and wish to have it removed, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing, and the right to data portability. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our 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 information, we will take steps to delete it. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activities.
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 the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
International Access
The site is operated from New Zealand. If you access it from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which it is processed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the policy and indicate that it has been updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at editor@osiav.com.