Last Updated: 24 March 2025
1. Data We Collect
A. Automatic Collection
World Catalogue’s web server automatically records:
– Your IP address
– Browser type and version
– Pages visited and time spent
– Referring website (if applicable)
This is standard for security and operational maintenance.
B. Comments
When you leave comments on World Catalogue:
– Your IP address is stored with the comment
– Your name (as provided)
– Your email address (not displayed publicly)
– The comment content itself
C. Cookies
World Catalogue uses cookies to:
– Remember your comment details (name/email) if you opt-in
– Maintain session stability during your visit
– Support social media sharing (only when buttons are clicked)
Types of cookies we use:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
– Required for basic site functionality
– No consent needed (e.g., page loading cookies)
2. Preference Cookies
– Remember your comment form entries (if you check “Remember me”)
3. Third-Party Cookies
– Social platforms (Facebook/Twitter/etc.) may set cookies *only if you interact* with share buttons
2. Cookie Management
You can:
– Disable all cookies via browser settings (may break some features)
– Delete existing cookies through your browser
– Use private/incognito mode to avoid cookie storage
Note: Our necessary cookies don’t require consent, but you can block them – just know some features may not work.
3. Why We Keep This Data
For Comments:
– IP addresses prevent spam/abuse
– Email addresses allow response to your comments
For Cookies:
– Improve user experience (e.g., not re-typing comment details)
– Enable core website functions
4. Data Retention
– Comments and IPs: Kept indefinitely unless deleted
– Server logs: Rotated automatically by our host (typically 30-90 days)
– Cookies:
– Session cookies expire when you close browser
– “Remember me” cookies last 1 year
5. Your Rights
You may:
– Request deletion of your comments and associated IP
– Ask for a copy of your personal data we store
– Withdraw cookie consent (clear cookies via browser)
Contact: [email protected]
6. Third Parties
– Social media platforms control their own cookies when you interact with share buttons
– No analytics/tracking cookies are used
7. Changes to This Policy
We’ll update this page and the “Last Updated” date for any changes.