Information We Collect

When you visit the Public Domain Literature Library (yhocam.com), our servers automatically record routine log data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. We also collect information about your device and browsing activity, such as pages viewed and links clicked.

If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site (editor@yhocam.com), we receive and store the content of your message, your email address, and any other information you voluntarily include.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. Where enabled, we may use analytics services to aggregate usage data. If advertising is displayed, third-party advertising networks may place cookies or use web beacons to serve relevant advertisements.

How We Use Your Information

We process the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its features.
• To respond to your inquiries and correspondence.
• To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• Where advertising is enabled, to facilitate the delivery of advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).

Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly. Preference cookies remember your settings, such as language or text size. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site; where analytics is enabled, these cookies collect aggregated data. Advertising cookies, if present, are set by third-party ad providers to tailor ads to your interests and limit how often you see an ad.

Web beacons (also known as pixel tags) may be included in pages or emails to track engagement and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Where we use Google advertising services, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to assist with analytics, advertising, and site operations. These providers have limited access to your information as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect it. They may use their own cookies or tracking technologies subject to their own privacy policies.

Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then anonymized or deleted. When we no longer need your information, we will securely dispose of it.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data where applicable.
• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
• 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@yhocam.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies by using tools provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance or similar initiatives.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Visitors

The Public Domain Literature Library is based in New Zealand. If you access the site 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the catalogue editor at editor@yhocam.com.