Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026
Introduction
Czech Literary Heritage ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email, we collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Email address
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to share
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To improve user experience and website functionality
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To detect and prevent technical issues or security threats
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your cookie preferences and language settings.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner when you first visit the site. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including:
- National Library of the Czech Republic
- Moravian Library
- Municipal Library of Prague
- Wikipedia and other reference sources
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to respond to inquiries and maintain records.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@czechliteraryheritage.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@czechliteraryheritage.com
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., cookie preferences)
- Legitimate Interests: For website operation, security, and improvement
- Legal Obligations: When required by law