Privacy Policy for Newsletter
Effective Date: 1/1/2026
1. Introduction
The Dexter District Library (“the Library,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information in accordance with library ethics and applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you subscribe to our email newsletter.
2. Information We Collect
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Your email address
- Your name
We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide this service.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Send newsletters about library programs, events, services, and resources
- Share important updates, announcements, and community information
- Improve our communications using general engagement data (such as email opens and link clicks)
We do not use your information for commercial purposes.
4. Email Marketing Service
We use Mailchimp to manage and send our newsletters. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy practices.
5. Confidentiality and Data Sharing
Consistent with library privacy principles:
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information
- We do not share your information with third parties except as necessary to deliver the newsletter (e.g., Mailchimp) or as required by law
- Newsletter subscription data is not linked to your library account or borrowing records
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email
- Update or correct your information
- Request that we delete your subscription data (subject to applicable law)
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your information will be removed from our active mailing list within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Library does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. A parent or guardian may contact us to request removal of a child’s information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on the Library’s website with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or your personal information, please contact:
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Email: reference@dexter.lib.mi.us
Phone: (734) 426-4477
