This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Hauppauge Public Library
(www.hauppaugelibrary.org) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from
users (each, a “User”) of the Hauppauge Public Library (www.hauppaugelibrary.org) website
and APP. This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by
Hauppauge Public Library (www.hauppaugelibrary.org).
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including,
but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter,
respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or
resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email
address, mailing address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect
personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to
us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may
prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact
with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type
of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as
the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies
on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about
them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when
cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function
properly.
How we use collected information
Hauppauge Public Library (www.hauppaugelibrary.org) may collect and use Users personal
information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service. Information you provide helps us respond to your customer
service requests and support needs more efficiently. - To personalize user experience. We may use information in the aggregate to understand
how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To improve our Site. We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and
services. - To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature. To send Users information they
agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. - To send periodic emails. We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries,
questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will
receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service
information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future
emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures
to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal
information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share
generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification
information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and
advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Advertising
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set
cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send
you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or
others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things,
deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy
policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to
serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses
“non personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you,
such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the
DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Changes to this privacy policy
Hauppauge Public Library (www.hauppaugelibrary.org) has the discretion to update this privacy
policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We
encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we
are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is
your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of
modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy,
please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to
this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an
exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to
us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not
include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your right to obtain your information
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide you with information about what personal data the
Site collects about you and how it is used. If you have any questions, please contact us at .
You may request information about: the purpose of the processing; the categories of personal
data concerned; who else outside the Site might have received the data from us; what the
source of the information was (if you didn’t provide it directly to us); and how long it will be
stored. You have a right to correct or rectify your personal data maintained by us if it is not
accurate. You may request that we erase that data or stop processing it, subject to some
exceptions. You can also request that we stop using your data for direct marketing purposes.
In most jurisdictions, you have the right to register a complaint with the appropriate data
protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your personal data. When
technically feasible, we will—at your request—provide your personal data to you or transmit it
directly to another controller.
Reasonable access to your personal data may be provided upon request made to us at
info@hauppaugelibrary.org. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable time frame, we
will provide you with a date when the information will be provided. If for some reason access is
denied, we will provide an explanation as to why access has been denied.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Site and not to
information collected offline.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings
with this site, please contact us at:
https://www.hauppaugelibrary.org
1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Ste. 1
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Adopted: January 22, 2025