Information We Receive Automatically

When you visit the Fantasy & Folklore Library, our server records routine technical details: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to maintain the security and stability of the catalogue, to diagnose technical issues, and to understand broad usage patterns so that we can improve the site. We do not attempt to identify individual readers from this data, nor do we combine it with other sources to build personal profiles.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you send a message to the Catalogue Editor using the contact address provided on the site, we receive the content of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add your address to any marketing list or share it with third parties. We retain such correspondence for a reasonable period necessary to address your request and then delete it.

Site Preferences

We may store certain choices you make while browsing — for example, your preferred display mode or language selection — using a functional cookie or similar local storage. This information stays on your device and is not sent to our server unless required for the feature to work. You can clear these preferences through your browser settings at any time.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like many websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:

• Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, such as remembering your session or preference settings. These do not require your consent.
• Analytics cookies may be used, where enabled, to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the catalogue — which pages are most visited, how users navigate, and what errors occur. This helps us improve the site. These cookies are set only with your prior consent.
• Advertising cookies may be used if advertising is displayed on the site. These cookies allow an advertising network to recognise your device and serve ads that may be relevant to you. Such cookies are placed only after you have given your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent management tool provided on the site. You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the catalogue.

Google Advertising Services

Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google AdSense or other Google advertising services. These services may use cookies and web beacons (small graphic 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. This information may include your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and browsing behaviour. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's own privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to control your ad preferences by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons

In addition to Google, other third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms or advertising networks) may set cookies or use web beacons on the site, where enabled. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, to analyse traffic, or to personalise content. We do not control these third-party cookies. You should check the privacy policies of those providers for information about their data practices.

Purposes of Processing

We process personal data only for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Fantasy & Folklore Library catalogue.
• To respond to your voluntary communications.
• To provide analytics and usage statistics (where you have consented).
• To serve relevant advertisements (where you have consented).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Service Provider Access

We may engage limited third-party service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, or advertising partners) who may have access to your personal data solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the specified purposes and to maintain its confidentiality. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Server logs are retained for a limited period and then anonymised or deleted. Correspondence is retained only until your enquiry is resolved.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and the right to object to or restrict processing. You may also have the right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact the Catalogue Editor at the email address provided on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and through the consent management tool on the site. For advertising cookies, you may also opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Children's Privacy

The catalogue includes works intended for young readers, but the site is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

External Links

The catalogue 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

The Fantasy & Folklore Library is hosted in Ireland and is accessible from many countries. If you access the site from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own. We take steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy 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 any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the Catalogue Editor at editor@vuiya.com.

This policy describes our current data practices. It does not create any contractual or legal rights beyond those provided by applicable law.