Information We Collect
When you visit the Fantasy & Folklore Library, our servers automatically record routine information sent by your browser or device. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, the pages you view, and the time and date of each request. We also collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when you send a message to the editor, sign up for notifications, or adjust site preferences. This data helps us understand how our catalogue is used and how we can improve it for readers interested in categories like Fantasy Classics or Folklore.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to improve your experience and enable core site functions. For example, we may store your preference for text size or display mode. Where enabled, we also use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that set cookies to help us understand how the catalogue is used — which titles are popular, how readers navigate, and what devices they use. These analytics cookies collect aggregated, non-identifying data. If you prefer not to be tracked, you can adjust your browser settings to block analytics cookies or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
If displayed, advertising on the site (including ads served by Google) may use cookies and web beacons to deliver relevant ads, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance. Google’s use of advertising cookies is described in Google’s Privacy Policy. You can learn about how Google uses data when you use our site at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. For more control over advertising cookies, you can visit the Your Ad Choices page (e.g., optout.aboutads.info) or Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
We may engage limited service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, or email delivery) who have access to your data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it. These providers may be located in countries with different data protection laws. Where we display Google advertising services, Google operates as an independent data controller. We encourage you to review Google’s privacy policy to understand how they handle your data.
Purposes of Processing
We process your data to: operate and maintain the catalogue; improve its content and usability; respond to your inquiries; and, where you have consented, send occasional updates about new editions or features. If advertising is displayed, we process data for ad delivery and measurement. Our legitimate interests include understanding reader preferences (for example, which titles like The nights of Straparola, volume 1 or Korean Fairy Tales are most appreciated) and maintaining a free, accessible library.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We regularly review our security practices to safeguard your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Server logs are kept for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised. If you contact us, we retain your message and our response for as long as needed to address your query and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Your Choices and Rights
You can control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For advertising cookies, you can manage preferences via the Your Ad Choices page or Google’s Ads Settings. Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, we provide a consent management tool on your first visit and thereafter.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. If you are in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children’s Privacy
The Fantasy & Folklore Library is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it. Our catalogue includes many works suitable for younger readers, such as Swiss Fairy Tales and Belgian Fairy Tales, but we do not target or collect data from children.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external websites, including those referenced in our reading notes and edition insights. 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
The site is hosted in and operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. We take steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and if material, we will notify you by email or through the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our editor, The Editorial Team Aniwu, at editor@aniwu.com. We welcome your feedback and will do our best to address your concerns promptly.