Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you submit an inquiry or visit our website. By checking the agreement box before submitting your inquiry, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly: When you submit an inquiry, we collect your name, email address, preferred date, and any information you include in your message.
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized or pseudonymized information about how visitors use our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for:
- Responding to your inquiry and communicating with you.
- Scheduling appointments or providing information about our holdings.
- Improving our website through aggregated analytics.
- Ensuring the security and proper functioning of our site.
We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing (EU GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data under:
- Consent: When you check the box agreeing to this Privacy Policy.
- Legitimate interest: To maintain the security and performance of our website.
Data Retention
We retain inquiry information only as long as necessary to respond to your request and maintain basic administrative records. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention settings.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Google Analytics processes usage data on our behalf.
- Legal requirements: If required to comply with applicable law or legal process.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (EU).
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (California).
To exercise these rights, contact us at library@prl.org.
Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google may set cookies on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings or use Google’s opt‑out tools.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on your consent and standard contractual safeguards where applicable.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
library@prl.org