Who we are
This website, friendspclibrary.org, is run by the Friends of the Pass Christian Library, a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 111 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, MS 39571. Questions about this policy can be sent to info@friendspclibrary.org.
What we collect
We collect as little information as possible. You can browse this site without giving us your name or contact information.
We do collect:
- Information you choose to give us when you become a member, donate, or email us.
- Anonymous usage information through Google Analytics.
- Security information, including IP addresses, through our security service.
Memberships and Donations
Online memberships and donations are handled by Square on Square’s own payment pages. Square processes your card information. We never see or store your full card number.
When you join or donate, we receive the information you provide, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. If you give a gift membership, we also receive the recipient’s name and contact information. Members who join by mail or at the library provide the same information on paper.
We use this information to keep membership records, send receipts, and contact members about Friends news, book sales, and the members holiday party. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how many people visit the site and which pages they use. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages viewed, time on the site, general location (city or region), device type, and how you found the site. This information is not used to identify you personally. Google Analytics 4 does not store IP addresses.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Google’s privacy policy is at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Website Security
We use a web security service to protect the site from attacks and spam. It records the IP address of visitors and may compare it against lists of known malicious addresses. This information is used only for security.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser. This site uses:
- Google Analytics cookies, which can last up to two years.
- Wordfence security cookies, set mainly for site administrators who log in.
- WordPress login cookies, which are only set for site administrators.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work if you do.
Links and Embedded Content
This site links to other websites, including Square and Facebook. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for how they handle your information.
Some pages may include content from other websites, such as an events calendar or a video. Embedded content works the same way as if you visited the other website directly. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content, especially if you are logged in to an account with them.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share information only with the services that run this site and process payments:
- Square, for memberships and donations.
- Google, for website analytics.
- Website security.
- Our web hosting provider, which stores the site and its server logs.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Google Analytics data is kept for 14 months, then deleted automatically.
- Security logs are kept for a limited time for protecting the site.
- Membership and donation records are kept as long as needed for membership and as required for tax and nonprofit records.
Your Choices
You can ask us to update your contact information, stop sending you email, or delete the personal information we hold about you. Some records may need to be kept for tax, legal, or financial reasons. Email info@friendspclibrary.org with any request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.
Contact Us
Friends of the Pass Christian Library
111 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, MS 39571
228-452-4596
info@friendspclibrary.org