Privacy Notice

Weber County Library System is committed to protecting your personal information. We maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to keep your data secure, limit access to staff who need it to do their jobs, and follow all applicable federal and state laws governing its use — including Utah Code § 63G-2-302, which classifies certain records as private and protects your reading, borrowing, and research activity from unauthorized disclosure.

Purpose of This Notice

This notice explains how Weber County Library System collects, uses, and protects personally identifiable information from visitors to our website at www.weberpl.lib.ut.us and from community members accessing library services in person.

What “Personally Identifiable Information” Means

For purposes of this notice, personally identifiable information refers to any information that identifies or could be used to identify you — including your name, library card number, mailing or email address, phone number, or similar details.

Information We Collect From You

We only collect personal information when it is necessary to provide a service you’ve requested. You may decline to provide information at any time, though doing so may limit access to certain services.

We collect information in the following ways:

• Contact and service requests — When you submit a question, comment, or request through our website, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) to respond to you. Your message may be forwarded to the appropriate branch or department.

• Library accounts — Creating or managing a library account involves submitting personal information such as your name, address, phone number, and email. This information is used solely to provide library services and is protected as a private record under Utah Code § 63G-2-302. We do not use it for commercial or marketing purposes.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, ours automatically collects certain technical data when you visit — including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed. This information does not personally identify you and is used only to analyze website usage and improve our online services.

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to support functionality and improve your experience. Most browsers can be configured to limit or decline cookies, though some features of our site may not function fully without them.

Confidentiality of Library Records

Library records are protected under Utah Code § 63G-2-302, which classifies certain records as private — including those that identify a library user in connection with their use of library materials or services. We take this obligation seriously across all of our services, digital and in-person alike.

Public Records and GRAMA

As part of Weber County government, the Library System is subject to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Some records may be subject to disclosure under GRAMA if properly requested. However, library patron records are classified as private under Utah Code § 63G-2-302 and are not subject to routine public records requests. Any sharing of records by the Library System is governed by Utah Code § 63G-2-206, which establishes the conditions under which a governmental entity may share records with other agencies or parties.

Email Addresses

Email addresses you provide will not be sold or shared with private companies for marketing purposes. We may use your address to respond to your request, send updates about library services you’ve opted into, or route your inquiry to the right contact. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

Third-Party Services

We contract with third parties for certain services, including website tools, digital resources, and financial transactions. When you use a third-party service through our site, you are also subject to that service’s own privacy policy. Our website may use YouTube API Services to display video content; such use is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our online services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us so we can address it promptly.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Sensitive transactions on our site are encrypted. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we encourage users to exercise care when sharing personal information online.

Links to External Websites

Our website may link to sites outside of Weber County Library System. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy notices before submitting any personal information.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated notice.