Privacy Policy
This is the web site (the "Site") of the Los Angeles Public Library Foundation (the "Foundation").
Our postal address is
Library Foundation of Los Angeles
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Fax: (213) 228-7509
We can be reached via e-mail at info@lfla.org or you can reach us by telephone at (213) 228-7500.
This privacy policy covers our handling of your personal information that is collected when you visit the Site. This policy does not apply to the practices of sites that the Foundation does not own or control, or to people that the Foundation does not employ or manage.
When you visit the Site, our Web server automatically records certain information from your browser, including your IP address, aggregate information on what pages you access, and information you volunteer through the Site by filling out forms and questionnaires. The Site may also place Internet cookies on your hard drive. Internet cookies store data about your visit to the Site, such as the pages of the Site you view, the time you spent on each page, and the actions you took on each page.
The information we collect is not shared with for-profit third parties. We may, however, share your name, postal address and e-mail address with other non-profit organizations. If you purchase a Foundation membership online and do not want us to share this information with other non-profit organizations, you have the option not to have this information shared. Please note that this option is only available to you if you purchase a Foundation membership and not under any other circumstances.
We may send you correspondence from time to time to tell you about such things as new features on the Site, upcoming Foundation activities, or special promotions at the Library store. If you do not want to receive correspondence from us, please let us know by sending us an e-mail at the above address.
From time to time, we may decide to use your information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in this privacy policy. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will amend this policy accordingly to notify you of these changes and provide you with the ability to opt out of any new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check this policy periodically to apprise yourself of any changes.
Upon request, we will provide you with access to the information that we maintain about you. You can request this information by writing to us at the above address. In addition, if you wish to modify this information to correct inaccuracies, you may send such corrections to us at the above address.
We use industry-standard encryption technologies when transferring data to and from the Site. Please note, however, that while we have attempted to create a secure and reliable web site, the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted via the Internet or e-mail cannot be guaranteed. Accordingly, the Foundation is not responsible for the security of information transmitted via the Internet or e-mail.
If you feel that we are not adhering to the provisions set out in this policy, you may contact us at the above addresses or phone number.
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