Information We Collect

When you visit the Travel & Geography Archive, our servers automatically record routine log data: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of each request, and the website that referred you. This information is used to operate the site, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns. We do not combine server logs with other sources to identify individual visitors except where required by law.

If you send us a message via the contact email provided on the site, we receive the content of your message and the email address you use. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list.

We may store certain preferences you set while browsing, such as display options, in your browser’s local storage or as a cookie. These preferences are not shared with third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. The cookies we set may include:

• Essential cookies – required for the site to function, such as remembering your cookie consent choice.
• Preference cookies – remember your settings, such as text size or view mode.
• Analytics cookies – where enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most popular, and whether errors occur. We use a privacy-respecting analytics service that does not share data with advertising platforms.

If advertising is displayed on the site, third-party advertisers may place their own cookies or web beacons. These technologies allow them to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide ads that may be relevant to you. The Travel & Geography Archive does not control these third-party cookies. Where Google advertising services are used, Google’s own privacy policy governs their use of data. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use their services by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms page.

Web Beacons

Pages or emails may contain small graphic images called web beacons (also known as pixel tags). These allow us to count page views or email opens. Web beacons are typically used in conjunction with cookies; if you disable cookies, the beacon will still detect an anonymous page view but will not be linked to other data.

How We Use Your Information

We process information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Travel & Geography Archive catalogue and reading companions.
• To analyse aggregate usage trends and diagnose technical problems.
• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you if you contact us.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-identifying data publicly or with service providers for research or analytics, but this data cannot be used to identify you.

Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or email delivery. These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect it and not use it for other purposes.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Choices and Rights

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function properly. You can also opt out of analytics cookies where we provide a consent mechanism.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed on the site. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

The Travel & Geography Archive is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

External Links

This site 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 operated from Canada. If you access it 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 and processing in accordance with this policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact the editor at the email address provided on the site.