At LibraryHours24 ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Mustafa Bilgic, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website libraryhours24.com (the "Site"). This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access our Site from any location worldwide.
LibraryHours24 is an informational website that provides library hours, locations, and contact information for public and university libraries worldwide. We do not require user accounts, registration, or any personal information to view library hours. Our service is completely free and designed to be used anonymously.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with certain features of our Site:
When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical information from your device:
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. For detailed information about the specific cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy and Section 4 of this Privacy Policy.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
LibraryHours24 uses Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-2828507912890700) to display advertisements on our Site. Advertising revenue is essential to keeping our library directory service free for all users. This section explains in detail how Google AdSense works on our Site.
Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites on the Internet. Specifically:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad interactions and prevents the same ads from being shown too many times | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Google Publisher Identity -- used to identify the publisher for ad serving | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick (Google) | Used for cross-site ad targeting, retargeting, and ad measurement | 1 year |
| DSID | DoubleClick (Google) | Used for re-targeting, optimization, reporting, and attribution of ad conversions | 2 weeks |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Stores and tracks ad conversion data | 90 days |
| NID | Stores user preferences and information for Google ads | 6 months | |
| CONSENT | Stores user consent state for Google services | 2 years |
You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising at any time. Here are your options:
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads on our Site. You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your interests.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4, measurement ID: G-HLWG397NCJ) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics helps us measure traffic volume, traffic sources, page popularity, and user behavior patterns so we can improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_HLWG397NCJ | Used to persist session state across page views for the specific GA4 property | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for the current 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
We have configured Google Analytics to retain user-level and event-level data for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We have also enabled IP anonymization, which means Google Analytics masks the last portion of your IP address before it is stored.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
For more information, view Google's Privacy Policy.
We use Ezoic, a Google Certified Publishing Partner, to manage and optimize advertisements on our Site. Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertising, test ad placements, and measure ad performance. Ezoic may collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.
For more information, view Ezoic's Privacy Policy.
We use Adsterra as an additional advertising partner. Adsterra may place cookies on your device to serve advertisements and track ad performance. Adsterra collects anonymized data about your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.
For more information, view Adsterra's Privacy Policy.
LibraryHours24 is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our Site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Amazon may use cookies and similar technologies to track your visit and any purchases you make. Amazon's use of your data is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
Our editorial recommendations are independent and not influenced by affiliate partnerships. We only recommend products that we believe are genuinely useful for library visitors, students, and readers.
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. For a comprehensive overview of all cookies we use, their purposes, and durations, please see our dedicated Cookie Policy.
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed asking you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after you provide consent. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Site.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific or all websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:
For visitors from the EEA and UK, we process personal information on the following legal bases:
To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at info@libraryhours24.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. There is generally no charge for exercising your rights unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
If you believe we are not handling your personal information in accordance with applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country of residence. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
If you are a California resident, you have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share. This includes the categories of personal information collected, the purposes for which we use it, the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it, and the specific pieces of personal information we have about you.
You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as where the information is necessary to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, or comply with a legal obligation).
Under the CPRA, you have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
LibraryHours24 does NOT sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, we do use advertising services (Google AdSense, Ezoic, Adsterra) that may share your data with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, which may constitute "sharing" under California law. You can opt out of this sharing via the opt-out links in Section 3.3 or through our cookie consent manager.
LibraryHours24 does not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA, such as Social Security numbers, financial account data, health information, or precise geolocation data.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. You will receive the same quality of service regardless of whether you choose to exercise your privacy rights.
To submit a California privacy request, email us at info@libraryhours24.com with the subject line "California Privacy Request."
LibraryHours24 is a general audience website providing publicly available information about library opening hours. Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, including EU member states under GDPR).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Libraries themselves are open to all ages, and we aim to provide useful information for families visiting libraries. However, our website does not require any personal information from any user -- adult or minor -- to access library hours information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@libraryhours24.com. We will promptly take steps to delete such information from our records.
Our third-party advertising partners (Google AdSense, Ezoic) have their own policies regarding children's privacy. Google's advertising policies prohibit personalized advertising to known minors. Ezoic similarly complies with COPPA and other applicable children's privacy regulations.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Our standard retention periods are:
When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data disposal procedures.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Our security practices include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by applicable law.
LibraryHours24 is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States -- including in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or elsewhere -- please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
The United States may not have the same data protection laws as the country in which you reside. When we transfer data internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards, which may include:
Our key third-party service providers -- Google (Analytics, AdSense) and Ezoic -- participate in recognized data transfer frameworks and comply with applicable international data transfer requirements. For more information on how Google handles international data transfers, visit Google's Privacy Framework page.
LibraryHours24 provides links to official library websites, city government websites, Amazon.com, and other third-party resources to help you find accurate and up-to-date library information. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of these third-party websites. Each library system and external website operates independently and has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use visitor data. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
The inclusion of a link to a third-party website does not constitute our endorsement of that website, its operators, or its privacy practices. LibraryHours24 is not responsible for any information collected by third-party sites you access through links on our website.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. If we make material changes that significantly affect your privacy rights or the way we process your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you -- for example, by posting a prominent notice on our homepage or sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers.
Your continued use of LibraryHours24 after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For complex requests or where we need to verify your identity, we may need up to 90 days, in which case we will acknowledge your request within 30 days and explain the reason for the delay.
At LibraryHours24, we believe in transparency and respect for your privacy. Here is a summary of our key privacy commitments:
Questions? Contact us at info@libraryhours24.com