Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit the Religion & Theology Archive, our server records routine log entries. These may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to maintain the service, diagnose technical issues, and understand general usage patterns. We do not combine server logs with any personal identifiers beyond what is inherent in the IP address.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you send a message to the editor (editor@ntelo.com) or use any contact form on the site, we receive the content of your message and any contact information you choose to share. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add your details to a mailing list or share them with third parties.
Site Preferences
We may store small pieces of data on your device to remember your preferences, such as display settings or reading progress within a book. These are functional and not used for tracking across sites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. We use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a period set by the cookie).
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the catalogue, such as maintaining your session or remembering that you have dismissed a notice. These do not require your prior consent.
Analytics Cookies (Where Enabled)
We may use a third-party analytics service, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site. This service sets its own cookies. The data collected includes pages visited, time spent, and interactions, but does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising Cookies (Where Enabled)
If advertisements are displayed on the site, third-party advertising networks may place cookies and web beacons to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Google Advertising Services
Where Google advertising services are displayed, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. You can also manage your preferences through the YourAdChoices program at youradchoices.com.
Web Beacons
Pages or emails may contain small transparent images called web beacons (or pixel tags) that help us understand whether content has been viewed or a message has been opened. These are used in conjunction with cookies to compile statistics about site usage and email response.
Purposes of Processing
We process the data described above for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Religion & Theology Archive.
- To improve the catalogue and user experience.
- To communicate with you if you contact us.
- To provide analytics and, where enabled, targeted advertising.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Service Provider Access
We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising) who have limited access to your data solely to perform services on our behalf. They are contractually bound to protect your data and not use it for other purposes.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we process. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Log data is retained for a limited period before being anonymized or deleted.
Your Choices
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the site. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
Consent Controls
Where we rely on consent for cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising), you may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences on the site. A cookie consent tool may be provided for this purpose.
Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at optout.aboutads.info, or the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection law, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@ntelo.com. We will respond as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
International Access
The Religion & Theology Archive is operated from Ireland. If you access the site from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge this transfer.
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 questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Edward Smith, Poetry Editor, at editor@ntelo.com.