Information We Receive Automatically

When you visit the Art & Architecture Library at buaev.com, our servers record routine log data: the date and time of your request, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, the type of browser and operating system you use, the referring page, and the pages or files you view. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns. We do not associate this log data with any personally identifiable information unless required by law or necessary to investigate a security incident.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you send us a message using the contact email ([email protected]), we receive the content of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and for no other purpose. We do not add your address to any mailing list or share it with third parties. We retain correspondence only as long as needed to address your request and for reasonable archival purposes.

Site Preferences

We may store certain choices you make — such as text size or display settings — in your browser’s local storage or as a cookie. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers unless you actively submit it. You can clear these preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies where enabled to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. We may set:

• Essential cookies necessary for the site to function (for example, to remember your preference for viewing a book’s reading notes).
• Analytics cookies that help us count visits and see which pages are most popular, using aggregated data.
• Advertising cookies, if advertising is displayed on the site, to make ads more relevant and measure their performance.

You can control cookie use through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Analytics

Where analytics are enabled, we use a third-party service (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site. This service may set its own cookies and collect data including your IP address (truncated), browser type, device type, and pages visited. We use this data solely to improve the catalogue and understand reader interests. The analytics provider is contractually prohibited from using this data for its own purposes.

Advertising

Where advertising is displayed, we may use Google AdSense or a similar service. These services use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites across the web. You may see ads related to art, architecture, or books. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (note that this link is external).

Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons

Some third-party services we use (analytics providers, advertising networks) may set their own cookies or use web beacons (tiny transparent images) to collect information such as whether you opened an email or clicked an ad. We do not control these technologies. You should review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.

Purposes of Processing

We process your data only for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the catalogue.
• To analyse usage and improve content.
• To communicate with you if you contact us.
• To serve relevant advertisements, if enabled.
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

Service Provider Access

We may engage limited service providers (for example, web hosting, analytics, email delivery) who have access to personal data only as necessary to perform their services. They are bound by contract to protect your data and not use it for any other purpose.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure server infrastructure, encryption where appropriate, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain server logs for a limited period, typically up to several months, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Email correspondence is kept as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable archival purposes. Analytics data is retained according to the provider’s standard retention policies. We do not retain personal data indefinitely.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices regarding your data:

• Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, disable local storage, and control tracking. Consult your browser’s help section.
• Consent controls: Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may be presented with a consent banner on your first visit. You can change your preferences at any time via the consent management tool.
• Opt-out of personalised ads: Visit the Google Ads Settings page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
• Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time frame required by applicable law.
• Data portability: You may have the right to receive a copy of the data you have provided in a structured, commonly used format.

Children’s Privacy

Our catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activity.

External Links

The site may contain links to external websites (for example, to public-domain sources, reference works, or related catalogues). 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 data.

International Access

This site is operated from New Zealand. If you access it from outside New Zealand, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

The Editorial Team Buaev Anthology Editor
[email protected]