Privacy Policy

mahadevstudy Library

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Introduction

At mahadevstudy Library, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our library services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Membership identification number
  • Date of birth and age verification
  • Government-issued ID information for membership verification

Usage Information

  • Books borrowed and return dates
  • Library facility usage (study rooms, computers, etc.)
  • Event registrations and participation
  • Service requests and inquiries

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

To provide library services, manage memberships, and process book loans and returns.

Communication

To send notifications about due dates, reservations, events, and important library updates.

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and facilities.

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our library management system uses local database storage, ensuring your data remains secure and under our direct control.

Note: All data is stored locally on our systems. We do not use cloud storage or third-party data processors, ensuring maximum security and privacy for your information.

Your Rights

Access: You have the right to access and review your personal information.

Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Objection: You can object to certain processing activities where applicable.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide library services and comply with legal obligations. Membership records are typically retained for the duration of your membership plus a reasonable period thereafter for administrative purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: