Greensboro Free Library Website Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

The Greensboro Free Library is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who uses our library and our website. The Library Board supports the principle of freedom of inquiry for all patrons and has adopted policies to guard against the unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Our website is intended to support access to library information, resources, and services. We strive to ensure that visitors can use the site without concern about unnecessary collection or disclosure of personal information.

We do not share personally identifying information about your use of the library or this website except as required by law.

Information Collected Through the Website

When you visit the Greensboro Free Library website:

  • We do not track individual users or monitor browsing behavior in a personally identifiable way.

  • We may collect limited, anonymous usage data to help improve the website and library services.

  • Any personal information you choose to provide, such as signing up for a newsletter, submitting a form, or requesting library services, is used only for library purposes and treated as confidential.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information collected through the website.

What Information Remains Private

Consistent with library policy and Vermont law, the library does not disclose information about:

  • Your identity or contact information as a library user

  • Materials you borrow or request

  • Questions you ask or research topics you pursue

  • The frequency or purpose of your library visits

  • Any other personal information collected by the library

Vermont Law

In accordance with Vermont law (22 V.S.A. § 172), records that identify individual library patrons are confidential. Such records may only be disclosed if:

  • You provide written permission

  • Disclosure is necessary for routine library operations

  • A valid court order or warrant is received

  • The request is made by the custodial parent or guardian of a child under age twelve

Third Party Services

The library website links to third party services such as online catalogs, digital collections, streaming platforms, and educational databases. These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those services before use.

How Requests for Information Are Handled

All requests for patron information are handled carefully and in compliance with library policy and Vermont law. Staff, volunteers, and trustees are instructed to protect patron privacy and to refer any requests for information to the Library Director or Board Chair.

Questions

If you have questions about privacy or how information is handled, please contact a library staff member or the Board Chair.

Greensboro Free Library
53 Wilson Street
Greensboro, VT
802 533 2531
greensborofreelibrary.org

Adopted August 2025