Privacy Policy

Introduction

Britain Electronic Library ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We are registered in England and Wales, with our office located at 24 The Beagles, Cashes Green, Stroud GL5 4SD. For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at +447765701534.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when:

• Registering for our services
• Subscribing to our newsletter
• Contacting us through our website forms
• Participating in surveys or feedback requests
• Using our digital library resources

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with our site:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our digital library services
• Processing your requests and communications
• Sending you updates about our services and resources
• Improving our website and user experience
• Conducting research and analytics
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorised activities

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Britain Electronic Library, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our assets

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalised content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through our cookie management system or your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

Your Rights and Choices

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors determining retention periods include:

• The nature of the personal information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business interests
• Your consent to longer retention

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental guidance when using our services and encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer personal information outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: