Policies
Pembroke Public Library Foundation
Website Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 28, 2026
Welcome to the website of the Pembroke Public Library Foundation (the "Foundation," "we," "our," or "us"). The Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to support and advance the mission, programs, resources, and services of the Pembroke Public Library in Pembroke, Massachusetts.
These Website Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy govern your use of our website, including any information you submit, newsletter subscriptions, and donations made through our website or linked third-party services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
1. Website Terms & Conditions
1.1 Purpose of This Website
This website provides information about the Pembroke Public Library Foundation, its mission, activities, initiatives, events, fundraising efforts, and opportunities to support the Foundation.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this website is accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times. Website content may be updated, modified, or removed without prior notice.
1.2 Donations and Payments
The Foundation may accept voluntary donations through online credit or debit card payments and links to external payment platforms, including Venmo.
By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Donations are voluntary contributions intended to support the mission and charitable activities of the Pembroke Public Library Foundation.
You are responsible for ensuring that the payment information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.
Online donations may be processed by independent third-party payment providers. Your use of those services is subject to their respective terms, conditions, and privacy policies.
The Foundation does not directly collect or store full credit card or debit card numbers, security codes, or other sensitive payment credentials through this website unless expressly stated otherwise.
The Foundation is not responsible for service interruptions, processing delays, technical errors, or other issues caused by third-party payment providers, although we will make reasonable efforts to assist with donation-related questions.
If you believe a donation was submitted in error, duplicated, or processed incorrectly, please contact the Foundation using the contact information provided below. Refund requests will be reviewed individually, subject to applicable law and the circumstances of the transaction.
1.3 Charitable Contributions and Tax Information
The Foundation intends to use contributions to advance its stated charitable mission and activities, subject to applicable laws and its governing documents.
The tax deductibility of a donation depends on the Foundation's applicable tax-exempt status and the circumstances of the contribution. Donors are encouraged to retain their donation confirmations and consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual tax circumstances.
Where applicable, the Foundation will provide appropriate donation acknowledgments or receipts in accordance with applicable requirements.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, or tax advice.
1.4 Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Venmo, payment processors, email newsletter services, social media platforms, and other external resources.
These third parties operate independently of the Foundation. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, security practices, privacy policies, or terms of service.
When you follow an external link, you do so at your own discretion. We encourage you to review the applicable terms and privacy policies before providing personal information or completing a transaction through a third-party service.
1.5 Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of others or the operation of the website.
You may not:
Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, misleading, or malicious purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or associated accounts.
Introduce malicious software, harmful code, or other material intended to disrupt website operations.
Interfere with the website's functionality, security, or availability.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with the Foundation.
Use website content in a manner that violates applicable law or infringes the rights of the Foundation or others.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the website when reasonably necessary to protect its security, functionality, or legitimate interests.
1.6 Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and other materials, is owned by the Foundation or used with permission.
You may view, print, or share publicly available website content for personal, noncommercial, and informational purposes, provided that you do not misrepresent the content, remove applicable ownership notices, or imply an endorsement by the Foundation.
Reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use of website materials beyond what applicable law permits requires prior authorization from the relevant rights holder.
Third-party names, logos, photographs, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
1.7 Website Availability
We strive to keep this website accessible and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or error-free operation.
Access may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, technical issues, security measures, or circumstances beyond our control.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice.
1.8 Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The Foundation does not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, accurate, or free from errors or harmful components.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
1.9 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation and its officers, directors, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or any third-party service linked through it.
This provision does not exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
1.10 Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for losses, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the website or your material violation of these terms, except to the extent caused by the Foundation's own negligence, misconduct, or other conduct for which liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
1.11 Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Any dispute concerning these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts of competent jurisdiction, as permitted by law.
1.12 Changes to These Terms
We may update these Website Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, website functionality, services, or applicable legal requirements.
Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by law.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Our Commitment to Privacy
The Pembroke Public Library Foundation respects the privacy of our website visitors, donors, newsletter subscribers, and supporters.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and using it only for legitimate organizational, administrative, charitable, and communication purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.
We may share limited information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, process donations, deliver newsletters, maintain security, or fulfill legal obligations, as described below.
2.2 Information We May Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our website.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may provide personal information when you:
Subscribe to our email newsletter.
Make a donation.
Contact the Foundation with a question or request.
Submit information through a website form.
Communicate with us regarding our mission, activities, or fundraising efforts.
Depending on the interaction, this information may include your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, donation amount, or the contents of a message you send us.
You are not required to subscribe to our newsletter to make a donation or browse our website.
Donation and Payment Information
When you make a credit or debit card donation, payment information is handled through the payment processor used by the Foundation.
When you donate through an external Venmo link, your transaction is handled through Venmo and is subject to Venmo's applicable terms and privacy practices.
We may receive information associated with a donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, transaction confirmation, or other information made available by the payment provider.
We do not intentionally collect or store full payment card numbers or card security codes through our website.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform or associated service providers.
Depending on the services and settings in use, this information may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and device information.
Operating system.
Pages viewed and links selected.
Date and time of visits.
Referring website addresses.
General website usage and performance information.
This information may be used to maintain website functionality, understand visitor engagement, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the website.
2.3 How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Process and acknowledge donations.
Maintain appropriate financial and charitable records.
Send newsletters and organizational updates to individuals who subscribe.
Respond to inquiries and requests.
Communicate information about the Foundation's mission, programs, activities, events, and fundraising initiatives.
Maintain and improve our website.
Protect against fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and security threats.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, accounting requirements, and legitimate recordkeeping obligations.
Fulfill other purposes disclosed to you when you provide your information.
We will not use your newsletter subscription as permission to send unrelated third-party marketing.
2.4 Email Newsletters and Communications
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to the Foundation's email newsletter to receive updates, announcements, information about events, fundraising news, and other communications related to our mission.
Newsletter subscriptions are voluntary.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting the Foundation directly.
Unsubscribing from the newsletter will not prevent us from sending essential administrative communications related to a donation or another transaction when appropriate.
We may retain limited information about your subscription and unsubscribe request to honor your preferences and maintain appropriate records.
2.5 How We Share Information
The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may disclose limited personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers that assist with website hosting, payment processing, newsletter delivery, website maintenance, security, and other necessary administrative functions. These providers may use information only as permitted by their applicable agreements and for the services they provide, subject to applicable law.
Payment Processors: When you make a donation, the payment provider receives and processes information necessary to complete the transaction. The provider's own privacy policy governs its handling of information within its services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the Foundation or others.
Organizational Administration: We may use or disclose information as reasonably necessary for legitimate charitable administration, financial recordkeeping, auditing, and compliance obligations.
We do not authorize third parties to use personal information obtained through the Foundation for their own independent promotional or marketing purposes.
2.6 Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website platform and certain integrated services may use cookies, similar technologies, or analytics tools to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve performance.
Cookies are small data files that websites may store on your device.
Depending on the website's configuration, these technologies may collect technical information about your browser, device, and interactions with the website.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
The use of cookies or analytics tools does not mean that the Foundation sells your personal information.
2.7 Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We rely in part on the security measures provided by our website platform and third-party service providers.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us or our service providers.
We encourage visitors to use caution when submitting personal information online.
2.8 Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including processing donations, maintaining financial and charitable records, managing newsletter subscriptions, responding to inquiries, and complying with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will take appropriate steps to delete it or otherwise dispose of it securely, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
2.9 Your Privacy Choices and Rights
You may contact the Foundation to:
Request information about personal information you have provided to us.
Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
Unsubscribe from newsletters and other optional email communications.
Request deletion of personal information where deletion is appropriate and legally permitted.
Certain records, including donation and financial records, may need to be retained to meet legal, accounting, charitable, or administrative obligations.
Requests will be reviewed and handled in accordance with applicable law.
2.10 Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate authorization where required by law.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to the Foundation inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
2.11 External Links and Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our website may link to external services, including Venmo and other websites or platforms that we do not operate.
Once you leave our website, the privacy practices of the external service will apply to your activity on that service.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or platforms before providing personal information, completing a payment, or using their services.
The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or data-handling policies of independent third parties.
2.12 Massachusetts Residents and Applicable Privacy Laws
The Foundation seeks to handle personal information in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws and regulations.
Nothing in this policy is intended to limit any privacy rights or protections available to individuals under applicable law.
Where applicable law grants you additional rights concerning your personal information, those rights will apply regardless of the general descriptions in this policy.
2.13 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, service providers, or legal requirements.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to remain informed about how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
3. Contact the Foundation
If you have questions about these Website Terms & Conditions, this Privacy Policy, a donation, or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
Pembroke Public Library Foundation
P.O. Box 1111 Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359
Email: pembrokepubliclibraryfound@gmail.com
Website: www.pembrokepubliclibraryfoundation.com
We welcome questions and will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Thank you for supporting the Pembroke Public Library Foundation and its mission.