Privacy Policy
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library
Effective date: May 24, 2026
About this policy
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library (“the Friends,” “we,” “us”) is a volunteer, nonprofit fundraising organization that supports the Scotch Plains Public Library. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information we collect
We collect personal information in the following contexts:
- Event registration — name and email address when you register for a Friends event (such as trivia nights, sales, or author programs).
- Membership and donations — name, mailing address, email address, and payment information when you join as a member or make a donation. Payment transactions are processed by a third-party payment processor; we do not store full payment card numbers.
- Website usage — anonymous analytics data (pages visited, general location, browser type) collected through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
- Correspondence — any information you provide when you contact us directly by email or through our website.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Confirm event registrations and communicate event details or changes;
- Process membership enrollment and donations, and send acknowledgment receipts;
- Send occasional newsletters or announcements about upcoming Friends events and programs;
- Improve our website and understand which content is most useful to our community;
- Respond to inquiries and fulfill any other purpose for which you provided the information.
We do not, nor will not ever, sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
How we share your information
We share personal information only in limited circumstances:
- Service providers — vendors that help us operate (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter platforms) under agreements that restrict their use of your data to providing services on our behalf.
- The Scotch Plains Public Library — we may share aggregate event attendance or membership information with the Library for reporting purposes. We do not share individual contact details without your consent.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights or safety of the Friends or others.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage data. This data does not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email communications
If you sign up for our mailing list or register for an event, you may receive emails from us about Friends news and programs. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will honor your request promptly.
Data security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you by contacting us at the address below. We will respond within a reasonable time and to the extent required by applicable law.
Children’s privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out to us:
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library
Scotch Plains Public Library
1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
spplfriends1@gmail.com