Information We Collect

When you visit the Classic Science Fiction Archive, our servers automatically record standard log entries. These include your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring and exit pages, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to maintain the stability and security of the catalogue, to diagnose technical problems, and to understand general usage patterns.

If you choose to contact us—for example, by sending an email to the editor—any personal information you include in your message is voluntarily provided and used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for any other purpose.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to remember your preferences, such as your preferred display settings or reading mode. Where enabled, we may also use analytics services (for example, a web analytics tool) that place cookies to collect aggregated, non-identifying data about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which works and features are most popular.

If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place cookies or use web beacons to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure their effectiveness. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites, including your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. We do not control the data collection practices of these third parties. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit Google’s privacy policy.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the catalogue;
• To respond to your inquiries and communications;
• To analyze usage trends and preferences;
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse;
• Where enabled, to serve relevant advertising and measure its performance.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly or with service providers who assist us in operating the site. These service providers are contractually obligated to use the information only for the purposes we specify and to protect its confidentiality.

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect from loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain server logs and other data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized. Retention periods may vary based on the type of data and applicable legal obligations. We do not specify fixed retention periods in advance.

Your Choices

You may set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly. You can also use browser settings to delete cookies already stored on your device.

Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may be able to opt out through third-party tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or by adjusting your cookie consent preferences on our site if such a tool is provided. For Google advertising, you can manage your ad settings at Google’s Ad Settings page.

Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing, and to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we take steps to delete that information.

External Links

The catalogue 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 accessed from various countries. By using the catalogue, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where the privacy laws may not be equivalent to those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

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 questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact Henry Lewis, Poetry Editor, at [email protected].