Information We Receive

When you visit the Biography & Memoir Archive, routine server logs record technical data that web browsers and devices typically transmit. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of each request. We receive this information whether you are browsing catalogue pages, reading an ebook or using any other feature of the site.

If you voluntarily send us a message through the contact email (editor@owagu.com), we receive the content of your message, your email address and any other personal information you choose to include. We use that information solely to respond to your inquiry and to improve the catalogue.

We may store certain preferences you set while using the site, such as text-display options or list-view choices, using mechanisms described below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to help the site function, to remember your preferences and to understand how readers use the catalogue. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

Essential cookies are necessary for basic operation, such as maintaining your session or remembering that you have dismissed a notice. Preference cookies remember choices you make (for example, font size or category view). Analytics cookies, where enabled, help us count visits and see which pages are most popular. Advertising cookies may be used if advertising is displayed on the site, as described below.

Where we use third-party services for analytics or advertising, those providers may set their own cookies or web beacons. We do not control those technologies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

Analytics

We may use a web analytics service to collect aggregated, anonymised data about site usage. This service may record your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited and the time spent on each page. This information helps us understand which catalogue sections and ebooks interest readers, and to improve the site experience. Analytics data is retained only as long as needed for these purposes.

Advertising

Where advertising is displayed on the Biography & Memoir Archive, we may use Google AdSense or other advertising services. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Advertising cookies enable the service to recognise your device and to tailor ads to your interests. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and opt out of personalised advertising at the Google Ads Settings page. If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or other regions with specific consent requirements, we will request your consent before enabling advertising cookies.

Purposes of Processing

We process the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain and improve the catalogue.
• To understand how readers use the site and which ebooks they find valuable.
• To respond to your messages and requests.
• To remember your preferences.
• To serve relevant advertising, where enabled.
• To detect and prevent abuse of the site.

Service Providers

We may share your information with limited third-party service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting providers, analytics services and advertising networks. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data and not to use it for any other purpose.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse and unauthorised access. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage you to use appropriate security measures on your own device.

Data Retention

We retain the information we collect only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Server logs and analytics data are retained for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymised. Voluntary messages are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for a short period thereafter.

Your Choices and Rights

You have several choices regarding the information we collect:

• Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function properly.
• Analytics opt-out: Where analytics cookies are used, you can opt out by adjusting your browser settings or using available opt-out tools provided by the analytics service.
• Advertising opt-out: You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. You can also opt out of many third-party advertising cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices (if you are in the EU/EEA).
• Consent controls: Where we rely on your consent for certain processing (such as advertising cookies in some regions), you may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences on the site.
• Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, or to restrict processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@owagu.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

The Biography & Memoir Archive is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

External Links

The catalogue may contain links to other websites, including source archives, reference works or other resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Biography & Memoir Archive. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies.

International Access

This site is accessible from many countries. If you access the catalogue from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in Canada or other locations where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. Material changes will be indicated on the site.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact The Editorial Team Owagu, Manuscript Reviewer, at editor@owagu.com.