Information We Collect

When you visit this catalogue, routine server logs record technical details such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring pages and the date and time of each request. This information is collected automatically and is common to most websites.

If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, any personal information you include in your message — such as your name, email address or other details — is voluntarily provided and used solely to respond to your enquiry.

We also store certain preferences you may set while browsing, such as display options or language choices, using small data files known as cookies. These preferences help improve your experience but are not required for basic access.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. This catalogue uses cookies where enabled to remember your preferences and to understand how the site is used. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place their own cookies or web beacons to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These third parties may collect information about your visits across different websites. We do not control these technologies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any advertising partners.

Where analytics services are enabled, they may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect aggregated data about page visits, navigation patterns and device characteristics. This information helps us improve the catalogue’s content and usability.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain and improve the catalogue
• To understand how readers interact with the site
• To respond to messages sent to the editorial address
• To display advertising where applicable
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of the site

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised or aggregated data with service providers who assist us in operating the site, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Third-Party Services

This catalogue may use services provided by Google, including Google Analytics and Google Advertising. Where Google services are active, they may collect data as described in Google’s privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Other third-party tools, such as content delivery networks or security services, may have limited access to server logs solely for technical support. We require these providers to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Control cookies through your browser settings
• Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
• Opt out of personalised advertising via Google’s Ads Settings or the Your Online Choices website
• Request access to, correction or deletion of any personal data we hold about you, subject to applicable law
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact the editor at the email address provided on the site. We will respond within a reasonable period.

Data Retention and Security

We retain server logs and other operational data for as long as necessary to maintain the service, analyse trends and ensure security. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss or alteration.

Children’s Privacy

This catalogue is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we ask them to contact us so we can remove the information promptly.

External Links

The catalogue contains links to other websites, including source editions, reference works and partner archives. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Access

The site is hosted and operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the catalogue after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the editor at editor@asamb.com.