This Cookie Policy explains how Pekin Public Library uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org (the “Website”). This policy is published to provide transparency about what cookies are used, why they are used, and what options visitors have to manage them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit a website. They allow the Website to operate properly, remember basic settings, and collect limited technical information about usage. Cookies do not provide access to your device, personal files, or private communications.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are required for the Website to function. They support essential services such as secure access to library systems, catalog searches, form submissions, and session management. These cookies are set in response to actions you take on the Website, such as signing in to your library account or adjusting display settings. If these cookies are disabled, core Website features may not function properly. Necessary cookies are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies store preferences you choose while using the Website, such as language selection or accessibility-related settings. They also support features provided by third-party services, including embedded media, digital resources, and online event calendars. These cookies help maintain consistent behavior across visits based on your selections.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated information about how the Website is used. This may include page visits, navigation patterns, and session duration. Pekin Public Library uses this information to evaluate Website usage and improve structure and content. Services such as Google Analytics may be used for this purpose. The information collected is statistical and is not used to identify individual visitors.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies monitor the technical operation of the Website. They measure load times, error rates, and service availability across devices and browsers. This information supports maintenance efforts and helps identify issues that may affect Website access or reliability.

Advertising Cookies

Pekin Public Library does not display commercial advertising. However, some third-party tools, such as social media sharing features or event-related widgets, may place cookies to measure interaction with shared content. These cookies may collect information about how visitors interact with library content through third-party platforms. The information is used to evaluate general engagement with library programs and announcements and is not used for targeted advertising or personal profiling.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are used to support secure access, maintain user sessions, remember selected settings, analyze overall Website usage, and monitor technical performance. Information collected through cookies is used only to support library services and Website operations.

Managing Your Preferences

You may manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies or control which types are stored. Disabling certain cookies may limit access to features such as account login, catalog services, or embedded content. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s help resources.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Website are placed by third-party service providers that support specific features. For example, Google Analytics may place cookies to analyze Website traffic, and YouTube may store cookies when embedded videos are viewed. These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers, not by Pekin Public Library.

We encourage visitors to review the policies of these providers, such as the Google Privacy Policy and the YouTube Cookie Policy, to understand how they collect and handle data through their services.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or library operations. When updates occur, the revised version will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will indicate the effective date of the changes. If major changes are made, such as new cookie categories or additional third-party integrations, a notice may appear on the Library’s homepage at the time of update.

We encourage visitors to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how the Library uses cookies and how these practices affect website use. Continued use of our website after updates are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:

Pekin Public Library


301 S. 4th Street


Pekin, IL 61554


Website: https://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org


Email: info@pekinpubliclibrary.org