Introduction
The Main Public Reading Library of the Wilaya of Adrar is committed to protecting the privacy of its visitors and of the users of its digital services. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect and process personal information in accordance with Algerian Law No. 18-07 on the protection of personal data.
We are committed to ensuring the fair and lawful processing of your personal data, while respecting your rights of access, rectification and objection.
Legal Basis
Your personal data is processed in accordance with Algerian Law No. 18-07 of 10 June 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data, which entered into force in August 2023.
Processing Principles
- Lawful and fair processing
- Collection for a specified and explicit purpose
- Minimisation of the data collected
- Accuracy and keeping data up to date
- Limited retention period
- Confidentiality and security
Data We Collect
We only collect the data needed to provide our services and improve your experience. The data collected includes:
Personal Data
- Full name
- National identity card number or National Identification Number (NIN)
- Date of birth
- Sex
- Blood type (optional)
- Marital status (optional)
Contact Details
- Email address
- Phone number
- Full address
Library Information
- Reader card number (RFID)
- Registration date
- Card expiry date
- Preferred branch
- Loan and return history
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Cookies
- Access and usage logs
Information on Minors
- Father's name and ID number
- Father's phone number
Purposes of Data Processing
We use your personal data solely for the following purposes:
- Managing your library account and providing loan services
- Issuing reader cards and managing membership
- Sending notifications about borrowed books and return dates
- Responding to your questions and requests
- Improving our services and the user experience
- Sending the newsletter and event announcements (with your explicit consent)
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
- Producing statistics and internal reports
Data Protection
We apply advanced technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration:
- Encryption (SSL/TLS) of all data in transit
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Restricted access to data (principle of least privilege)
- Regular, secure backups
- Access monitoring and security audits
- Staff training in data protection
- Ongoing security updates
We will notify you and the competent authority (the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data) within 72 hours, as required by law.
Your Rights Under Algerian Law
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
Right to Rectification
You may request the correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (such as direct marketing).
Right to Erasure
You may request the erasure of your data when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to our legal obligations.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time (for processing based on consent).
You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us by email or by visiting the library. We will respond to your request within 30 days at most.
Data Retention Period
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes set out above, or as required by law:
- Membership data: for the duration of the membership + 5 years after cancellation (for legal obligations)
- Loan records: 3 years after the last loan
- Access logs: 12 months
- Financial data: 10 years (in accordance with the Commercial Code)
Once the retention period has expired, your data will be securely and permanently deleted.
Privacy of Minors
We give special protection to the privacy of minors. To register a minor reader (under 18 years of age), we require:
- The consent of the father or legal guardian
- The father's or guardian's contact details
- Particular oversight of minors' use of the services
We do not collect data about minors without the consent of their parents or legal guardians.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will inform you of any material changes by:
- Email (for material changes)
- A notice on the website
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
We recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed of the latest updates.
Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy, or to exercise your rights, you can contact us by:
Email address
Visit us
Main Public Reading Library
Wilaya of Adrar
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data if you believe that the processing of your data infringes Algerian Law No. 18-07.