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Privacy FAQ: Public Programs

The Library values your privacy, and wants you to understand how your data is used and shared. In the spirit of transparency, there are a few things we want you to know. Although the video and chat are on an NYPL.org page, they are hosted by YouTube (a subsidiary of Google). By participating you might give data about yourself that could include your name, username, email address, or password. The Library does not control that data. We suggest that you read Google’s Privacy Policy as well as the Library’s Privacy Policy, especially the section “Third-Party Library Services Providers.” If you are logged into gmail, or other Google products in your browser, you will automatically be logged in on the NYPL chat via YouTube.

Is there a way to view the event anonymously?

Yes! You can open a “private” or “incognito” tab in your browser and watch in that mode. Here are some shortcuts, depending on which browser you use.

  • Chrome/Edge/Safari: Command+Shift+N (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows)
  • Firefox: Command+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows)

​How can I participate in the chat?

Chat is hosted by YouTube, which is a subsidiary of Google, and information shared there is subject to their Privacy Policy. In order to participate in YouTube chat, you need to be logged in to your YouTube or Google account.

Is there a way to chat anonymously?

No. In order to participate in YouTube chat, you need to be logged into your YouTube/Google account, and information shared there is subject to their Privacy Policy.

Is there a way to ask a question anonymously during the event?

Yes! You can submit your question via Google form, which keeps you anonymous. If you choose to email us at publicprograms@nypl.org, your email address will be associated with your question, but NYPL will keep your information private.