Introduction
Political Thought Library (ursoi.com) is an independent catalogue of public-domain literature and commentary. This policy describes the limited ways in which information may be collected when you visit the site, and your choices regarding that information.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access the site, our servers automatically record standard log entries. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, the date and time of your request, and the specific pages you view. This information is used to administer the site, diagnose technical problems, analyse aggregate traffic patterns, and improve the reader experience. Log data is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for these purposes and is not combined with other personal identifiers.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to contact us via the email address listed on the site. Any personal information you include in such messages (such as your name and email address) is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties. We do not operate user accounts, registration forms, or comment sections that would require you to submit personal data on a routine basis.
Site Preferences
The site may store small pieces of data on your device to remember your preferences (such as display settings or the last page visited). This data is not used for tracking across other websites.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Political Thought Library uses cookies where necessary for basic functionality and, where enabled, for analytics and advertising. You can control cookie use through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect the performance of the site.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, we may use a third-party analytics service (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site. These cookies track aggregated information such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and traffic sources. The analytics provider may process this data under a data-processing agreement that prohibits them from using it for their own purposes.
Advertising Cookies
Where advertising is displayed, third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense) may place cookies on your device to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These cookies enable the ad network to recognise your browser and to tailor advertisements to your interests. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Web Beacons
Pages or emails may contain small invisible images known as web beacons (or pixel tags). These are used to measure the effectiveness of communications and to compile aggregate statistics about site usage. Web beacons do not contain personal information and are typically used in conjunction with cookies.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to perform functions such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of that information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data, see Google’s Privacy & Terms site.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information collected against unauthorised 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 personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request portability of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also use browser features such as private browsing mode to limit the data stored during a session. You may also install browser extensions that block tracking scripts and cookies.
Consent Controls
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. A cookie consent banner may be displayed on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. Your preferences can be changed later through the consent management tool available on the site.
Children’s Privacy
This 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 that we can delete 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 the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
International Access
This site is hosted in and operated from the United Kingdom. If you access it from outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK or 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 policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the catalogue project at editor@ursoi.com.