Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 1, 2024

Your Privacy Matters: Library Hours 24 is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with international privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

1.3 Third-Party Information

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

2.2 Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

3.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality. We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

4.1 Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

4.2 Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these circumstances:

6. Data Security

6.1 Protection Measures

6.2 Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

7.3 Australian Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have rights to access and correct your personal information, and to make complaints about privacy breaches.

7.4 New Zealand Privacy Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have rights to access and correct your personal information, and additional rights regarding automated decision-making.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. When you use our service, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country, including the United States.

We ensure adequate protection for international transfers through:

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Typically, we retain data for:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

12. Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

  • Email: privacy@libraryhours24.com
  • Postal Address: Library Hours 24, Privacy Officer, [Address will be updated upon domain hosting]
  • Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days

Data Protection Officer (EU/UK)

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@libraryhours24.com

Supervisory Authority

If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

  • UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
  • EU: Your national data protection authority
  • Australia: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
  • New Zealand: Privacy Commissioner
  • California: California Attorney General's Office

Consent and Acknowledgment: By using Library Hours 24, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.