Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Travel & Geography Archive, our servers record routine log data: your IP address, the type and version of browser and operating system you use, the pages you view, the date and time of each request, and the website that referred you. We use this information to diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and understand general usage patterns so that we can improve the catalogue.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send us a message using the contact address listed on the site ([email protected]), we receive the content of your message and any contact details you choose to include. We use this correspondence solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.
Site Preferences
Certain features of the catalogue may allow you to set preferences — for example, how you wish to view reading notes or which categories you prefer to browse. These preferences are stored locally in your browser or as a small cookie and are not used for any other purpose.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the operation of the site and, where enabled, for analytics and advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser.
- Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, such as remembering your session or preference settings.
- Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the catalogue — which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and whether any errors occur. This information is collected in aggregated, anonymised form.
- Advertising cookies may be used where advertising is displayed on the site. These cookies help manage the frequency of ads you see and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
If Google advertising services are displayed on the site, Google may set cookies and use web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of certain features by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
We may use third‑party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) that collect information about your use of the site through cookies and similar technologies. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We do not share personal information with them beyond what is necessary for the service.
Where advertising is enabled, third‑party ad networks may place cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests and deliver relevant advertisements. These networks may also use web beacons to track the effectiveness of ads.
Purposes of Processing
We process the information described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Travel & Geography Archive.
- To ensure the security and integrity of the site.
- To understand how the catalogue is used and to develop new features.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to you (where advertising is enabled).
Service Providers
We may engage limited service providers (for example, hosting or analytics companies) that have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf. They are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect 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 your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Server logs are kept for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised. Cookies expire according to their own durations, which you can manage in your browser settings.
Your Choices and Controls
You have several options regarding the information we collect:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
- Analytics opt‑out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.
- Advertising opt‑out: Where advertising is displayed, you can opt out of interest‑based advertising through industry tools such as YourAdChoices (in the US) or Your Online Choices (in Europe).
- Consent controls: Where required by law, we will request your consent before setting non‑essential cookies. You can change your consent preferences at any time through the cookie consent tool on the site.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, 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 without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
This catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it promptly.
External Links
The Travel & Geography 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 catalogue is accessible from many countries around the world. By using the site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the United Kingdom or other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
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 it periodically.
Contact: If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please write to [email protected].