{"id":540,"date":"2026-05-24T20:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/?page_id=540"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:17:29","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28a625dc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Effective date: May 24, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About this policy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library (\u201cthe Friends,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus\u201d) 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information we collect<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect personal information in the following contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event registration<\/strong> \u2014 name and email address when you register for a Friends event (such as trivia nights, sales, or author programs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membership and donations<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website usage<\/strong> \u2014 anonymous analytics data (pages visited, general location, browser type) collected through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correspondence<\/strong> \u2014 any information you provide when you contact us directly by email or through our website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we use your information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the information we collect to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm event registrations and communicate event details or changes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process membership enrollment and donations, and send acknowledgment receipts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send occasional newsletters or announcements about upcoming Friends events and programs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our website and understand which content is most useful to our community;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to inquiries and fulfill any other purpose for which you provided the information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not, nor will not ever, sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we share your information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We share personal information only in limited circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service providers<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Scotch Plains Public Library<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal requirements<\/strong> \u2014 when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights or safety of the Friends or others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookies and analytics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email communications<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data security<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your choices<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children\u2019s privacy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to this policy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out to us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library<br>Scotch Plains Public Library<br>1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>spplfriends1@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 (\u201cthe Friends,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus\u201d) is a volunteer, nonprofit fundraising organization that supports the Scotch Plains Public Library. 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