Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Mach 2025

 

Washington County Library System (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Names
  • Email Addresses
  • Phone Numbers
  • Addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To manage library memberships and provide library services.
  • To communicate with you about library events, updates, and notifications.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To process and manage membership forms for the Friends of the Library group

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
  • If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • With your consent or at your direction.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about your interactions with our website. This helps us understand how users engage with our site and improve our services. The data collected includes:

  • Geolocation: Information about your approximate location based on your IP address.
  • Device Type: Details about the type of device you use to access our website (e.g., mobile, desktop, tablet).
  • Browser: Information about the browser you use, including version and settings.
  • Operating System: Details about the operating system running on your device.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

You have the option to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

 

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access and update your information.
  • The right to request the deletion of your information.
  • The right to object to the processing of your information.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

 

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.