Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Ancient History Library, our server records routine technical information: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the referring page, the pages you request, and the time of each request. This data is used to diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns. We do not associate this information with any personal identity unless you voluntarily provide it.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to send us a message via the contact address (editor@uhena.com). Any personal information you include in that message is used solely to respond to you. We do not add your details to a mailing list or share them with third parties.
Site Preferences and Cookies
We use small data files (cookies) to remember your preferences, such as text size or display settings. These are strictly functional. Where enabled, we also use analytics cookies to help us understand which pages are most useful; these collect aggregated data only. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may then work differently.
Analytics and Advertising Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated information about how the site is used. These services set their own cookies and web beacons. If advertising is displayed on the site, it may be provided by Google or other ad networks. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of personalized advertising at Google’s Ads Settings page.
Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
Some pages embed content from external sources (e.g., video platforms, maps, or social media). Those services may set their own cookies and web beacons. We have no control over their data practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its features.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
- To generate anonymous usage statistics that help us understand reader interests.
Service Providers
We may engage limited service providers (such as hosting or analytics companies) who have access to your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold. 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 sufficient to analyse trends and troubleshoot issues, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@uhena.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Browser and Consent Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can also use browser add-ons to block analytics tracking (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on). Where a cookie consent mechanism is presented on our site, you may accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Children’s Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
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 their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Access
This site is hosted in and operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to jurisdictions that may not have equivalent data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue project at editor@uhena.com.