Introduction

Historical Children’s Library (accessible at buqti.com) is an independent catalogue of public-domain literature and ebooks. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you visit our site, browse our catalogue, or use features such as reading notes, edition insights, and discussion pages. We are committed to transparency about data practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you choose to send us, such as when you contact our acquisitions editor James Dickens at [email protected] with questions, suggestions, or manuscript inquiries. This typically includes your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your communication and do not add it to any marketing list.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the site, our servers automatically record routine log data. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of each request. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, analyse usage trends, and improve the site’s performance and security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies to enable core site functionality, such as remembering your preferences for viewing categories like “Childhood Sources Perspectives: Texts & Context” or “Fantasy Realms & Folklore.” These cookies do not track you across other sites.

Analytics and Performance

Where enabled, we use analytics services (such as a self-hosted or third-party analytics tool) to collect aggregated data about how visitors use the catalogue. These services may set cookies that collect information like the pages you visit most often, how you navigate between pages, and whether you encounter errors. We use this data solely to improve the site and do not share it for advertising purposes.

Advertising

Where advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure ad effectiveness and personalise content. We do not control these third-party technologies. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or via industry opt-out pages.

Google Advertising Services

If Google advertising services are displayed on the site, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits. You can manage Google’s ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com. We do not control Google’s data practices and encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy.

Purposes of Processing

We process information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its features.
• To respond to your communications and provide support.
• To analyse usage patterns and enhance user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly or with service providers. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers have access to only the information necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to protect your data and not use it for other purposes.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Log data is retained for a limited period for analysis and then deleted or anonymised.

Your Choices and Rights

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect site functionality. You can also configure your browser to send a “Do Not Track” signal; we honour such signals where technically feasible.

Consent Controls

Where we rely on your consent for cookies or data processing, you can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preference tool on our site (if available).

Access, Correction, and Deletion

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children’s Privacy

Our catalogue includes content intended for a general audience, including works of children’s literature. 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 remove it.

External Links

The site may contain links to third-party 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

The site is operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our acquisitions editor James Dickens at [email protected].