This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit the website for The Redevelopment of the Boston Public Library’s West End Branch Site (“we,” “our,” or “the Project”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to transparency and responsible data use.

Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our site:

• Voluntary Information: If you subscribe to receive updates, we may collect your name, email address, and zip code.
• Automatically Collected Information: We may use cookies or third-party tools to collect anonymous information such as browser type, pages visited, and general site usage statistics.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Send periodic project updates and announcements (if you’ve opted in)
• Respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms
• Monitor and improve website performance and user experience

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Third-Party Services
Our website may include embedded tools or services (e.g., Google Analytics or email marketing platforms) that collect usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies. These services help us better understand how our site is being used and how we can improve communication with our audience.

Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our messages. You may also disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect site functionality.

Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us, including secure servers and restricted access. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the effective date noted at the top.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact us at: westendlibraryredevelopment@gmail.com

This policy is effective as of July 1, 2025.