Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. Introduction
Evergreen Community Library (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://evergreencommunitylibrary.org
(the “Site”), sign up for library services or events, fill out forms, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us online.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
When you register for library access, book an event, subscribe to a newsletter, or fill out a form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, library card number, address, and any other details you choose to provide.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on our Site, and referral source.
c. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience (for example remembering preferences) and to collect analytics on site usage. Please refer to our Cookie Policy below for further details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to your library inquiries, requests for services, event registrations, or program participation.
Send you newsletters, updates about library events, new resources, or services you’ve opted into.
Analyse and improve our Site’s content, usability, services, and user experience.
Maintain the security of our Site, operations, and protect against misuse or unauthorised activity.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Information
We may share your information only under the following limited circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, managing communications, membership systems, or analytics services.
When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect our rights, our users, or the public as permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational safeguards designed to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
Email Opt-Out: If you receive emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies / Browser Settings: You may manage or disable cookies using your browser’s settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for general audiences including families and individuals of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (for example, event registration platforms or partner resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@evergreencommunitylibrary.org
Phone: [Insert phone number if available]
Address: [Insert mailing address if available]
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember preferences, improve performance, and collect analytics about site usage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality (such as form submissions, user sessions, security).
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Site (traffic sources, pages visited, user behaviour) so we can improve our resources and services.
Performance & Functionality Cookies: Help us remember your preferences (such as language, interests) and provide a better user experience.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific or all websites.
Please note that disabling cookies or blocking them may affect certain features or functionality of our Site.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a new “Effective Date”.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@evergreencommunitylibrary.org