Information We Collect
When you visit the Classic Science Fiction Archive (qeqeb.com), our servers automatically record routine log data: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns.
If you choose to contact the catalogue project address, any personal information you include in your message (such as your name and email address) is stored solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not use this information for any other purpose.
We may also store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as text size or display options, to improve your experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance functionality and analyze usage. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function, such as remembering your session and preferences.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., which pages are most popular). We use a privacy-respecting analytics service that does not share data with third parties.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These cookies may track your visits across different websites.
Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Web beacons (clear GIFs) may be used in conjunction with cookies to compile aggregated statistics and to understand how users interact with email communications or ads.
How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Classic Science Fiction Archive.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
- To respond to your inquiries when you contact us.
- To display advertising where enabled and to measure its effectiveness.
Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal, aggregated data publicly or with partners for analytics or reporting purposes.
We use limited service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, and advertising networks) that may have access to your data solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Log data is retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized. Communications are retained until the inquiry is resolved and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data.
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect site functionality. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For advertising cookies, you can opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
Children's Privacy
This site 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 we can delete it.
External Links
The Classic Science Fiction Archive may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party 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, stored, and processed in the UK. By using the site, you consent to such transfer. We will take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy.
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 changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the catalogue [email protected].