Privacy Policy

Madison Public Library
Effective Date: April 19, 2026

Madison Public Library (“we,” “our,” or “the Library”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through:

  • Online contact forms
  • Email communications
  • External Google Forms linked from our website

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics to collect certain information automatically when you visit our website. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve its performance and usability.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Communicate about library programs, services, or events (when requested)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

External Links and Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google Forms. When you click on these links, you are leaving our website.

Information collected through Google Forms is subject to Google’s privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through external forms.

Madison Public Library is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Madison Public Library website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

Public Records

As a public institution, certain communications with Madison Public Library may be subject to public records laws. Information submitted through contact forms or email may be considered a public record unless otherwise protected by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Madison Public Library

209 E. Center Street Madison, SD 57042

605.256.7525

madisonpubliclibrary@gmail.com