Terms of Use
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library
scotchplainsfriends.org
Last updated: June 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. About Us
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library (“Friends,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit volunteer organization supporting the Scotch Plains Public Library and the community it serves. This website is provided as a public resource for information about our events, programs, and membership.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:
- Name and email address — for newsletter signups, event communications, or general correspondence
- Mailing address — for membership records or correspondence
- Payment information — for membership dues or donations, processed securely through a third-party payment provider
We do not collect any information passively beyond standard website traffic logs (e.g., page visits), and we do not use tracking cookies or behavioral advertising tools.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information you provide is used solely to:
- Communicate with you about Friends events, programs, and membership
- Process membership dues or charitable donations
- Maintain our records as a nonprofit organization
We do not use your information for any commercial purpose.
5. We Will Never Sell Your Information
We will never sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third party for any reason. Your information is held in confidence and used only for the purposes described above.
6. Information Sharing
We do not share your personal information with outside parties except:
- As required by law — if disclosure is required by a valid legal process or government authority
- Payment processing — payment details are handled by third-party processors (which may include Venmo, PayPal, or credit card processing agencies) and are not stored by us directly. Each processor’s own privacy policy and terms govern how your payment data is handled. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting payment:
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (such as the Scotch Plains Public Library or Township of Scotch Plains). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their terms and policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is open to visitors of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Email: spplfriends1@gmail.com
Website: scotchplainsfriends.org