Information We Collect
When you visit the Art & Architecture Library, routine server logs automatically record certain technical details. These logs may include your IP address, browser type and version, device operating system, the pages you access, the date and time of each request, and the referring website that led you to our catalogue. This information is used to maintain and improve the service, diagnose technical problems, and protect against abuse.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send a message to the catalogue project (for example, by email to editor@abioc.com), we receive the content of your message and any contact details you choose to include. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. We do not require registration or account creation to browse the catalogue.
Site Preferences
We may store small pieces of information on your device to remember your preferences—for example, how you wish to view certain pages or whether you have dismissed a notice. These are functional and are not used for tracking across other websites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies where they are necessary for the operation of the site, such as session cookies that enable you to navigate between pages. We may also use analytics cookies, where enabled, to understand how visitors interact with the catalogue. In addition, if advertisements are displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks—including Google Advertising Services—may place cookies or use web beacons to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. These technologies collect information about your browsing activity across different websites over time. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings and through the consent management tool provided on the site, if available.
Analytics
Where analytics services are enabled, we use aggregated, non-identifying data to learn which pages are most popular, how users navigate the catalogue, and what types of content are of interest. This helps us improve the selection and presentation of ebooks. The analytics provider may process your IP address and device information under a data-processing agreement that restricts use to our specified purposes.
Advertising
Where advertising is displayed, third-party ad networks may use cookies and web beacons to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. They may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide such interest-based advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Google Ads Settings page. We do not control the data practices of these third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Art & Architecture Library catalogue.
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us voluntarily.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with service providers who assist us in operating the site, such as hosting and analytics providers. These providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions and to protect it appropriately. We may also disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Messages sent to the catalogue project are retained as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Retention periods are determined based on operational necessity and legal requirements.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@abioc.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. Note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children's Privacy
Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
International Access
The Art & Architecture Library is operated from Canada. If you access the site from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada where our servers are located. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy.
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.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the policy and indicate that it has been updated. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.