Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

The Brautigan Library ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

  • Submit a manuscript
  • Contact us through our website
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Register for events

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Biographical information (for authors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about how you use our website. This helps us improve user experience and provide more personalized services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Process and manage manuscript submissions
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send you newsletters and other communications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Protect against unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and serving you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
  • When we believe disclosure is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we have about you
  • The right to request that we correct or update your personal information
  • The right to request that we delete your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our files.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

The Brautigan Library
1511 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Email: info@brautiganlibrary.org
Phone: (360) 555-1234

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

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