Privacy Policy - Library Hours 24 Data Protection

Privacy Policy

At LibraryHours24 ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website libraryhours24.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect minimal information that you voluntarily provide:

• Contact information (if you contact us via email)
• Feedback or comments you submit

Important: LibraryHours24 is an informational website. We do not require user accounts, registration, or personal information to view library hours.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information (operating system, screen size)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (how you found us)
• Date and time of visit
• Search queries within our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide accurate library hours information
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Update and maintain accurate library information

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, security, and user preferences.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and functionality.

3.3 Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies help show relevant ads based on your interests and support our free service.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

For website analytics and traffic measurement. View Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Google AdSense

For displaying advertisements that support our free service. View Google's Advertising Policy.

These services may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• SSL/HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days
• Contact inquiries: Retained as long as necessary to respond

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@libraryhours24.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is a general audience site suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

Note: LibraryHours24 does NOT sell your personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to library websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@libraryhours24.com
• Website: LibraryHours24.com