Clearview Library District (CLD) patrons have the legal right to privacy in their use of the Library as provided for in Colorado Library Law (CRS 24-90-119). This Law protects the fundamental freedom of privacy and confidentiality of a patron’s Library record. The CLD will not disclose information about a cardholder’s record or use of the Library to anyone other than the cardholder (or a custodial parent or legal guardian for minors) without written permission from the cardholder except by subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by law. A custodial parent or legal guardian who has access to a minor’s library card or its authorization number, can access the library records of a minor by electronic means. A minor is defined as anyone under the age of 18. Library records may be disclosed when necessary for the reasonable operation of the library.

Records that may be required for controlling the use of Library materials, either on or off the Library premises, are for the sole purpose of protecting Library property. These records are not to be used directly or indirectly to identify the kinds of materials used by individual Library patrons, except when the Library can use such information to assist a patron in finding what the patron wants. It is the policy of the CLD never to provide any information about its patrons or their use of the Library to any government agency, whether local, state, or federal, without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction. Subpoenas received by the CLD shall be facilitated by the Library Director after consultation with the Library’s Legal Counsel before providing any confidential information. Search warrants received by the CLD shall be facilitated by the Library Director in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

The Library occasionally conducts informational campaigns to inform the community of CLD services. The Library, at those times, will use patrons' email or postal addresses for the Library’s internal mailing list. The Library will not sell, lease, or otherwise distribute or disclose patron personal information to any outside parties.

The Library reserves the right to use photographs or video taken at the library for publicity purposes. If a library patron does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed, the patron must notify the Library staff to that effect. No names will be used in conjunction with photos/videos without express written consent.   

C.R.S. 24-90-119 Privacy of user records. 
(1) Except as set forth in subsection (2) of this section, a publicly supported library shall not disclose any record or other information that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials or service or as otherwise having used the library.
(2) Records may be disclosed in the following instances:
(a) When necessary for the reasonable operation of the library;
(b) Upon written consent of the user;
(c) Pursuant to subpoena, upon court order, or where otherwise required by law;
(d) To a custodial parent or legal guardian who has access to a minor's library card or its authorization number for the purpose of accessing by electronic means the library records of the minor.
(3) Any library official, employee, or volunteer who discloses information in violation of this section commits a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars.

Online Privacy

The Clearview Library District is committed to protecting user privacy online. The CLD believes that greater protection of personal privacy on the Web will not only protect users but also increase user confidence and, ultimately, their participation in online activities. On CLD websites (including ClearviewLibrary.org), the CLD  intends to give you as much control over your personal information as possible. CLD policy aims to inform you about the types of information gathered when visiting CLD sites, how your information is used, whether the CLD discloses it to anyone, and the choices you have regarding the CLD’s use of and your ability to correct the information. 

Privacy Policy for ClearviewLibrary.org

If you send the CLD an electronic mail message with a question or comment that contains personally identifying information or you submit a form that contains this information, the CLD will only use the personally identifiable information to respond to your request and analyze trends.

The CLD collects some information that is used for analysis and statistical purposes that help us manage the Clearview Library District site(s).

1) Information collected for statistical purposes

The CLD automatically collects electronically generated information about your visit to CLD sites that include the date, type of browser used, and technical Internet protocol data. The CLD collects this information about each user session from web server logs, and refers to it for statistical purposes.

2) Information provided when using interactive forms and functions

This information may include attributes including name, address, telephone number, and other personal data.

3) Opting-out

At any time while accessing CLD site(s), any user while online may “opt-out” of further CLD correspondence, while still allowing access to CLD sites. For further information about opting out, contact the CLD customer service department.

4) Control of personal information

At any time, while accessing CLD site(s), any user while online may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (e.g. a survey or e-mail). Your choice not to participate will in no way affect your ability to use any other feature on CLD site(s). In online applications that ask for personal information, you are also allowed to cancel and terminate the application. You also are provided an automatic way to “unsubscribe” to any newsletters, notices, schedules, etc., sent to you automatically by email.

5) Disclosure to third parties

As a governmental agency, the CLD is governed by open records laws. Any information received through the use of CLD sites is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper. As such, the CLD does not share personal identifying information with any third party without your permission. CLD data is only disclosed in aggregate form for statistical analyses and demographics of users to third parties. In some instances, the CLD may operate shared websites with other organizations. The CLD privacy policy will apply to these websites. Those organizations are required to also adhere to CLD privacy policy and will not share personal information with any third party without your permission.

This information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information. It will not be released to any outside parties unless the CLD is legally required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings.

Revised May 2024