Information We Receive
When you visit Historical Medicine Archive (ssiio.com), our servers automatically record certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the referring page, and the pages you view. This data is used to diagnose server issues, analyse general traffic patterns, and protect the site from abuse. We do not attempt to identify individual visitors from this information alone.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via the email address shown on the site, we receive the content of your message and any personal information you choose to include. We use this only 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 — for example, which reading companion or category you last browsed. These are not used for tracking beyond your current session unless you have chosen to save a setting.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) where enabled. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. They help us understand how the site is used and improve your experience.
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, such as those that maintain your session or store your cookie consent choice. These do not require prior consent but are described here for transparency.
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics are enabled, we use a third-party service (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated information about page visits, referral sources, and browsing patterns. This service sets its own cookies. The data is anonymised where possible and is used solely to improve the catalogue.
Advertising Cookies
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may use Google AdSense or another advertising network. These services may place cookies on your device to serve relevant ads and to measure their performance. The information collected includes your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, and may be combined with data from other sites to build a profile of your interests. You can opt out of personalised advertising through the Google Ads Settings page.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features of the site (such as embedded content or analytics) may be provided by third parties that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. You can manage your preferences for third-party cookies through your browser settings or the consent tool provided on the site.
Web Beacons
We may use web beacons (also known as clear gifs) in conjunction with cookies to help us understand how readers interact with the catalogue. These are tiny graphics that record a page view when loaded. They are not used to access personal information.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the site
- To improve the catalogue and reading experience
- To analyse usage trends and measure the effectiveness of content
- To display relevant advertising where enabled
- To communicate with you if you have contacted us
- To protect the security and integrity of the site
Service Providers
We may share your information with limited third-party service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners). These providers are contractually bound to use the data only for the purposes we specify and to keep it confidential.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. When data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymised. We do not specify fixed retention periods in advance because needs vary.
Your Choices and Rights
You have several options regarding your data:
- Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
- Consent Controls: Where cookies require consent, you can manage your preferences through the cookie consent banner or tool on the site.
- Opt-Out of Personalised Advertising: You can opt out of Google’s personalised advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of many third-party ad networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page.
- Access and Deletion: Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, or to ask that we delete it. To make such a request, please contact us at the email address provided on the site.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and 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.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to other websites. 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 information.
International Access
The site is hosted in the United States and is accessible from many countries. If you access the site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at editor@ssiio.com.