Information We Collect
When you visit the Travel & Geography Archive, our servers automatically record routine log information. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, and the date and time of each request. These logs help us monitor the health of the catalogue and diagnose technical issues.
If you choose to contact us via the email address provided on the site, we receive the content of your message and any metadata included in the transmission, such as your email address and the time of sending. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
We may also store certain preferences in your browser — for example, a choice of text size or display mode — so that your experience is consistent across visits. These preferences are saved locally and are not transmitted to us unless you explicitly submit them.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain for a longer period unless you delete them.
Where enabled, we may use analytics services — such as a self-hosted or third-party analytics tool — to collect aggregated, non-identifying information about how visitors interact with the catalogue. This helps us understand which titles and categories are most popular, and how to improve navigation. These analytics providers may set their own cookies or use web beacons to track events.
If advertising is displayed on the site, we may use Google advertising services or other ad networks. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Web beacons (also known as pixel tags) are small graphic images that may be included in pages or emails to measure engagement and deliver cookies.
Third-party service providers we engage (for analytics, advertising, or hosting) may have access to your data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes. They may be located in countries with different data protection laws.
Purposes of Processing
We process the data described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Travel & Geography Archive website.
- To understand how readers use the catalogue and to enhance user experience.
- To communicate with you if you contact us.
- To serve relevant advertising, where enabled, and to measure its effectiveness.
- To detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
Data Retention
We retain server logs for a period necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Messages you send us are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Preference cookies may persist until you clear them or they expire.
Your Choices and Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect certain features of the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For advertising cookies, you can manage preferences through the Your Online Choices website or similar industry tools.
If you have submitted personal information to us (for example, via email), you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of that data by contacting us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
International Access
The Travel & Geography Archive is accessible from many countries. If you access the site from outside Australia, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
External Links
The catalogue may contain links to external 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.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you may contact the Collection Editor at [email protected].