Introduction
The Public Domain Literature Library (ukixe.com) is an independent catalogue of public-domain ebooks and related editorial content. This policy describes how the site handles information when you visit or interact with it.
Information We Collect
Routine Server Logs
When you access the site, our server automatically records standard log data, which may include your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. This information is used for technical administration, security monitoring, and to understand general usage patterns.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send a message via the contact email (editor@ukixe.com), we receive the content of your message and the email address from which it was sent. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add email addresses to marketing lists or share them with third parties.
Site Preferences
We may store certain preferences you select (such as display or reading options) using local storage or cookies, so that your choices persist across visits.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following categories:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functions, such as remembering your session or preferences. These do not require consent.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled, these help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are most popular). We may use a service such as Google Analytics, which sets its own cookies. The data collected is anonymised where possible.
- Advertising cookies: If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party ad providers (including Google) may place cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure performance. These cookies track your browsing across websites.
We may also use web beacons (small graphic images) in emails or on pages to confirm delivery and usage.
Google Advertising Services
Where advertisements are shown, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. You can learn about Google’s practices and opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. We do not control the data collected by these third parties.
Purposes of Processing
We process information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue and its content.
- To respond to your communications.
- To analyse usage trends and measure the effectiveness of editorial content.
- To serve advertisements (if displayed) and measure their performance.
- To detect and prevent technical issues or security threats.
Service Providers
We may engage limited third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, or advertising platforms) who have access to your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and under contractual obligations of confidentiality.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for periods necessary to fulfil the purposes described, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Voluntary correspondence is kept only as long as needed to address the matter.
Your Choices and Rights
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect site functionality. Instructions are usually found in the browser’s help menu.
Consent Controls
Where analytics or advertising cookies require consent, we provide a mechanism (e.g., a cookie consent banner) for you to accept or decline. You can change your preference at any time.
Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at editor@ukixe.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
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 data, please contact us so we can delete it.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
International Access
The site is hosted in the United Kingdom. If you access it from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK. By using the site, you acknowledge this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.