This website is owned by the Muhlenberg County Public Library and maintained by library staff. The site’s purpose is to provide information to the public regarding library services, resources, and events.
While the information contained within the website is updated periodically, no guarantee is given that the information provided on the website is correct and complete.
Except as otherwise specified in this policy, collected information is considered confidential between customers and the library, including materials consulted; borrowed, acquired, database search records, circulation records, interlibrary loan records, and other personally identifiable information about uses of library materials, facilities, or services.
Data Collection
Data is collected by the library to measure usefulness of the information contained on its website, as well as our mobile app, and the library is the sole owner of that information. This information does not personally identify users. The visit information stored is:
- IP Address
- Browser Information, including browser name and version
- Device Information, including operating system and screen resolution
- Demographics, including service area, and audience segment
- Interests, including physical material types and subject headings
- Search terms, including titles and keywords referred to partnered online catalog providers.
This applies specifically to the library’s general website, online catalog, and book lists sections of the website.
This information is used by the library to make the website useful to visitors and to learn the number of visitors to the website and types of technology used by them. Visitor information cannot be connected to a specific individual.
Emails and web forms may request data connected to personal information or identity and may also be shared or subject to retention by third-party services only to the extent necessary to provide the requested service.
Cookies
Our site may use cookies to enhance user experience. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to personally identifiable information while on the library website. The user may choose to reject cookies. If cookies are rejected, some parts of the site may not function properly.
Collected Information Use
We may collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service
- To personalize user experience
- To improve our site
- To send periodic emails/text
Emails may be used to respond to inquiries or other requests. If the user decides to opt-in, they may receive emails/text regarding service information. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe, details will be listed at the bottom of each email.
Revisions to Privacy Policy
The library reserves the right to change or modify this policy at any time.
Terms of Acceptance
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. Continuance of use after policy updates will be deemed as acceptance of these changes.
All users agree to hold Muhlenberg County Public Libraries harmless from all claims, losses, damages, obligations, or liabilities, directly or indirectly relating to the website and /or the networked information available via the website, caused thereby or arising therein.
This online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the site and not to information collected offline.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or practices of this site, please contact us at:
117 South Main St.
Greenville, KY. 42345
