Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Language & Linguistics Library, our servers record routine log data: your IP address, the type of browser and device you use, the date and time of your request, the pages you view, and the referring website. We use this information to diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns. Log data is retained only as long as necessary for these purposes and is not combined with other identifiers to track you across the web.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to contact us via the email address listed on the site. Any message you send, along with your email address and any personal details you include, will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add your details to any mailing list or share them with third parties.
If the site offers preference settings (for example, display or reading options), those choices may be stored locally on your device or in a small cookie so that they persist across visits.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Essential Cookies
We may set a cookie to remember your preference for cookie consent itself. This cookie is strictly necessary for the site to function as you expect.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
We use a privacy-respecting analytics service to collect aggregated, anonymised data about page visits, referrers, and browser types. This service does not use cookies that track you across different websites. You can opt out of this analytics collection via your browser settings or by disabling JavaScript.
Advertising Cookies (Where Displayed)
Some pages may display advertisements provided by Google and other third-party ad networks. These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this or other websites. The information collected is used to make advertising more relevant to you. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use its partners’ sites or apps at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. To opt out of personalised advertising, visit adssettings.google.com.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners) who have limited access to your information solely to perform tasks on our behalf. They are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and secure, and they may not use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain log data, cookies, and any voluntary communications only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised. Retention periods are determined by operational need and legal obligations, not by fixed arbitrary durations.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you (subject to applicable law).
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Request portability of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address provided on the site. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Browser and Device Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also use browser add-ons to block analytics or advertising scripts. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it.
External Links
The Language & Linguistics Library contains 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 hosted in and operated from the United Kingdom. If you access it from outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK where our servers are located. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, 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, and if they are material, we will provide a more prominent notice. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please reach out to the catalogue project provided on the site.