Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Historical Zoology Library, our servers record routine technical details such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to diagnose server issues, analyse broad usage patterns, and protect the site against abuse. We do not attempt to identify individual visitors from this data except where required by law or to investigate a security incident.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send us a message using the contact address shown on the site (editor@lques.com), we receive the contents of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and will not add your address to a marketing list. We may keep a copy of the correspondence for record-keeping purposes.
If the site offers any preference-saving features (such as a reading mode toggle or a list of bookmarks), those preferences may be stored on your device using local storage or a cookie. No personal identifier is required for such features.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes, where enabled:
- Essential cookies – to enable core site functions such as session management and security.
- Preference cookies – to remember your choices (for example, text size or view mode) for the duration of your visit.
- Analytics cookies – to help us understand how the catalogue is used, such as which books are most frequently accessed and how visitors navigate the site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any individual.
- Advertising cookies – if advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements and to measure their performance.
We may use Google advertising services where displayed. Google uses cookies and web beacons (tiny transparent images) to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms site.
Third-party service providers (such as analytics and advertising partners) may have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We do not control those policies.
Web Beacons
Where enabled, web beacons (also known as pixel tags) may be included in pages or communications to track whether a particular page has been viewed or an email opened. These are used for analytics and, if applicable, for advertising reporting.
Purposes of Processing
We process information for the following legitimate purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue.
- To understand how readers use the site and which books are of interest.
- To protect the security and integrity of the site and its users.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
Service Provider Access
We may share information with limited service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and, where advertising is enabled, ad networks. These providers are contractually bound to use the information only for the purposes we specify and to protect its confidentiality.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard 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 support operational and security needs, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to resolve the matter and for reasonable record-keeping. Retention periods are determined by operational necessity and legal requirements, not by a fixed schedule.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and to indicate your preferences for tracking. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
If advertising is enabled, you may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Google Ads Settings page. You may also use your browser’s Do Not Track setting; we honour such signals where technically feasible.
You may request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting editor@lques.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Relevant Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and the right to object to or restrict processing. We will comply with such requests as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
The Historical Zoology Library is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it.
External Links
The site may contain links to external websites. 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 site is operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country of residence.
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 any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.