Data Collection and Privacy Policies

BU Library uses cookie or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience as follows:

🍪 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by websites. They help make websites work, or work more efficiently. They also "remember" some of your preferences, so you don't have to set a preference again every time you switch to a different page on the same website.

If cookies are a concern for you, you may like to regularly clear your cookies on your browser or use a private browser mode. Check your browser settings for these options.

Use of Essential Cookies

BU Library uses essential cookies to ensure the core functionality of our library system, including user authentication, session management, and accessibility features. These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Here is the list of essential cookies used on the BU Library system.

📶 Use of Google Analytics 

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Device type and browser
• General geographic location (not precise) 

• Improve website navigation and user experience
• Identify popular resources and services
• Ensure our platform is accessible and user-friendly