Internet Privacy Statement
The Amherst County Public Library (ACPL) understands that Internet users are
concerned about their privacy. ACPL has a strict Confidentiality
Policy of not sharing any of the information it collects
about those using library services and is committed that
those using its Internet site will be treated likewise. ACPL
will not share any information it collects with anyone outside
of the library except in the form of raw statistical data
which does not reveal the identity of any specific visitor.
The following information explains our current Internet privacy
practices, but shall not be construed as a contractual promise.
We reserve the right to amend our Privacy Statement at any
time without notice.
Information We Collect
When you access our Internet site our Internet Service Provider automatically
collects the following essential technical information:
- Internet domain and Internet address you are coming from
- the type of browser and operating system your computer uses
- the Internet page you are requesting
- the date and time of access
- Internet domain and Internet address you are coming from
This information is used to help us design a more user-friendly Internet
site for our visitors and to support the technical operations of our service, all without identifying any specific user.
Optional Information
While visiting our site, you may want to send ACPL an email or special transaction request.
We may request your name, your customer number, the subject of your question or comment, your email address and/or telephone number.
This information requested is used solely to fulfill your online request.
ACPL does not share, sell or trade email addresses, information collected on surveys or any other information
about our online customers. If necessary, ACPL may disclose user information if we have reason to believe that disclosing
this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against an individual who attempts, even unintentionally,
to gain unauthorized access to ACPL information or to disrupt our Internet site.
Cookies
Cookies are standard Internet technology used to maintain connections between your computer and an Internet
computer serving you information. A cookie is a very small amount of data that is sent from an Internet server to your
computer's hard drive. ACPL does not utilize cookies on its Internet site at this time, but many of the library related
services it provides for research may. If your browser is not configured to "accept" cookies,
you may still be able to access the static information on these sites, but you
may not be able to use certain features. Please review the privacy and security
statements of these services.
Security
ACPL utilizes best practice security measures to protect the loss, misuse and
alteration of the information under our control. The library utilizes a complex
system of hardware and software that allow us to strictly regulate information
and data that can both enter and exit our servers. This ensures that only authorized
access occurs and that ACPL information remains confidential. ACPL cannot guarantee
that our system will not be compromised by hostile attacks from inside or outside
of our network.
Links to Other Sites
This site contains links to other Internet sites. Amherst County Public Library
is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. If
you have questions or concerns about a site we link to, please read the privacy
and security information for that site. We also welcome your feedback about the
concern.
Questions?
Comments? Let us know!
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