Information We Receive Automatically

When you visit the catalogue, our server records routine log entries: the date and time of your request, the pages you view, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, and the referring website. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, protect against abuse, and understand general usage patterns. We do not link these logs to any personal identifier beyond the IP address, and we retain them only as long as reasonably necessary for those purposes.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you send us a message using the contact address listed on the site, we receive the contents of your message and your email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list. We may keep a record of the correspondence for service improvement purposes.

Site Preferences and Functionality

We use small data files stored in your browser (cookies) to remember your preferences, such as text-size settings or which catalogue sections you have visited. These functional cookies do not track you across other websites. You can disable them in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work as intended.

Analytics and Measurement

Where enabled, we use a privacy-conscious analytics service that collects aggregated, non-identifying data about page visits, referral sources, and browsing behaviour. This service may set its own cookies to recognise returning visitors. The data helps us understand which catalogue sections are most valued and how to improve navigation. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

Some pages may display advertisements provided by Google or other third-party ad networks. Where advertising is shown, these services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. Google’s use of such technologies is governed by its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google’s personalised advertising by visiting the Ads Settings page. We do not control the data collected by third-party ad services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may also embed content from third-party platforms (for example, audio samples or video previews). Those services may set their own cookies or collect data in accordance with their own policies.

Purposes of Processing

We process the data described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and secure the catalogue;
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve its content and design;
• To respond to your communications;
• Where you have consented, to serve relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.

Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers (for example, hosting companies, analytics platforms, or email infrastructure) who have access to data only as necessary to perform their functions. They are contractually bound to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain server logs, analytics data, and correspondence records only for as long as they are useful for the purposes described in this policy. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it. We do not specify fixed retention periods in advance because the duration depends on the nature of the data and the operational need.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following choices regarding your data:

• Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Consult your browser’s help section for instructions.
• Consent controls: Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, you may be presented with a consent tool on your first visit. You can change your preferences at any time through that tool.
• Opt-out of personalised advertising: You can opt out of Google’s personalised ads at adssettings.google.com.
• Access and correction: If you have sent us a message, you may request a copy of the correspondence we hold or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
• Erasure: You may request that we delete personal information you have provided, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed on the site.

Children’s Privacy

This catalogue is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received data from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

External Links

The catalogue contains links to external websites, including those of original source archives or related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Access

This site is operated from Ireland. If you access it from outside Ireland, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Ireland. By using the site, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please write to editor@bcaut.com.