Effective Date: 2025-06-26
Museum Name: Marathon & District Historical Society
Website: www.marathonmuseum.com

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1. Introduction

At Marathon & District Historical Society, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for newsletters, purchase tickets, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, email address, phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party processors)

• Newsletter sign-up preferences

• Feedback or inquiries

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited, time spent on pages

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal information from third-party services such as payment processors, social media platforms (if you interact via social login), or event partners.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our website and services

• Process ticket purchases, donations, or memberships

• Respond to inquiries or customer service requests

• Send newsletters, event updates, or promotional materials (with consent)

• Analyze website performance and user behavior

• Comply with legal obligations

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information and the context in which we collect it. These bases may include:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website or services)

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, payment processing)

• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law

• Third parties in connection with a business transfer or reorganization

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality of your data and use it only for the purposes specified.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal information

• Correction or deletion of your data

• Objection to or restriction of processing

• Data portability

• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

If you're in the EU/EEA, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

 

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

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11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this page periodically.

 

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[Marathon & District Historical Society]
[25 Stevens Ave, PO Box 728, Marathon, Ontario, Canada, P0T 2E0]

[marathonmuseum@gmail.com]