Your privacy is important to us at Amityville Historical Society. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard it. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how it is processed, your rights, and our security practices.
Personal Data Collection
We collect and process personal data to provide and improve our services, as well as to fulfill legal obligations. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us.
- Browsing Data: When you visit our website, we collect non-personally identifiable information like your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve your experience.
- Transaction Data: If you make a purchase or donation, we collect payment details and transaction history.
We only collect personal data that is necessary for specific purposes, and we handle all personal information responsibly and securely.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and gather insights about how our visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide you with a seamless browsing experience. For more detailed information on cookies and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Contact Information: Retained as long as you engage with our website or subscribe to our services.
- Browsing Data: Retained temporarily, for analytical purposes.
- Transaction Data: Retained according to tax and financial regulations.
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time, and we will take appropriate action to erase the data unless it is required to comply with legal obligations.
Security Measures
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and have implemented security measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss of information. These include:
- Secure servers and encryption for all sensitive transactions
- Regular security audits to ensure the highest standards of protection
- Limiting access to your personal data to authorized personnel only
While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that personal information of children under 13 has been collected, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal data about your child, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws such as GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent to data processing at any time, especially for marketing purposes.
If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your rights, please feel free to contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (987) 654-3216
- Mailing Address: 123 Gold Street, Amityville, NY, 11701
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal data is handled with the utmost care.