Privacy Policy

Effective January 2026

The DeSoto Parish Library is committed to protecting the privacy of all users who access our Digital History Archive via the PastView platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information shared or collected during your visit to our digital archive site.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through forms or inquiries. However, we may collect limited data for site performance analytics, including browser type, device, referring site, date/time of visit, and pages accessed.

Contact Form Submissions

If you submit a Contact Us form, your information (e.g. name and email) will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share your information with third parties or use it for marketing.

Cookies

Cookies may be used to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting access to the site.

External Links

This site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review each site’s policy.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard any data collected through this platform.

Your Rights

You may contact us to inquire about what data we collect or request that your information be deleted.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically and will be posted on our PastView archive site.

For questions, contact your local DeSoto Parish Library branch or email us at: info@desotoparishlibrary.org