Information We Receive
When you visit Classic Science Fiction Archive, routine server logs record the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the device you use, the type of browser and operating system, the referring page, the pages you request, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to diagnose technical issues, protect against misuse, and understand general usage patterns. We do not attempt to link this data to any individual person beyond the single session.
Information You Provide
If you send a message to the catalogue project at editor@udxia.com, we receive the content of your message and the email address from which it was sent. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. Similarly, if the site offers optional features such as bookmarks or reading lists that are stored in your browser, those preferences remain on your device unless you choose to share them with us.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies—small text files stored by your browser—to remember your preferences, such as text size or display mode. These are sometimes called “strictly necessary” cookies. Where enabled, we may also use analytics services that set their own cookies to measure how the catalogue is used. These services collect aggregated data about page visits, time spent, and navigation paths. We do not allow these services to collect personal information such as your name or email address.
If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place cookies or use web beacons (tiny graphic images) to recognize your browser and to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests. This practice is known as interest-based advertising. The information collected may include your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit on this and other sites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective networks.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to set preferences for specific sites. If you disable cookies, some features of the catalogue may not function as intended.
Analytics and Advertising
We use analytics tools to understand how readers interact with the catalogue. These tools may record which pages are viewed, how long they are viewed, and what links are clicked. The data is processed in a way that does not identify individual users. Where advertising is displayed, Google and other advertising services may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of certain advertising cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms page.
How We Use Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the catalogue, including troubleshooting and security.
- To improve the content and layout of the site based on aggregate usage patterns.
- To respond to messages sent to the catalogue project.
- To comply with legal obligations and to protect our rights and the rights of others.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share non-personal, aggregated data with third parties for purposes such as analytics or reporting. We may also disclose information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of readers, the integrity of the catalogue, or to respond to a legal request.
We use limited service providers (for example, web hosting and analytics) that may have access to some of the data described above. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the services they perform on our behalf and to protect its confidentiality.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for a period sufficient to analyze technical issues and then deleted or anonymized. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed to address the inquiry. Cookie and analytics data are retained according to the policies of the respective service providers.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed.
- Use browser privacy features such as “Do Not Track” signals. We do not currently change our practices in response to such signals, but you may still use them.
- Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out tool or other similar mechanisms.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting the catalogue project. We will respond within a reasonable time.
Because the catalogue is hosted in New Zealand, the privacy laws of New Zealand apply to the processing of your data. If you are accessing the site from outside New Zealand, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in New Zealand.
Children’s Privacy
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 promptly. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activities.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to other websites, including those of authors, publishers, or related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the catalogue after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue project at editor@udxia.com.