PRIVACY POLICY
Thank you for visiting the Middleburg Museum Foundation's website and reviewing our Privacy Policy. The Middleburg Museum Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may choose to provide. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website.
Information Collected and Stored Automatically
The Middleburg Museum Foundation uses online analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect and track information about your visit. This information helps us monitor usage and improve our website. The data collected may include:
This information is collected in aggregate form and is not personally identifiable.
Social Media
When you interact with the Middleburg Museum Foundation through social media platforms, we may have access to certain information that you have made public on those platforms, such as your profile name and demographic details. The social media platforms may also share aggregate metrics with us, such as the total number of clicks, shares, or likes. Please note that these platforms have their own privacy policies, which govern the use of their services.
If You Send Us Personal Information
If you choose to provide personal information, such as through email communication, membership forms, event registrations, or surveys, we will use that information to respond to your inquiry, process your request, or provide you with information about our programs and activities. The Middleburg Museum Foundation will not share your personal information with third parties unless you have given us explicit permission to do so.
In some cases, we may use third-party vendors to provide services such as credit card processing. These vendors will have access to the information needed to perform their functions but may not use it for any other purpose.
Opt-Out and User Control
You have the right to opt out of receiving communications from us at any time. You can do this by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting our customer service team.
If you wish to access, update, or delete any personal information you have provided, please contact us at privacy@middleburgmuseum.org.
Data Retention
We will retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Even after your account is canceled or your information is deleted, some information may remain in backup systems or be retained to comply with legal obligations.
Cookies, Web Beacons, and Pixels
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us track usage patterns, and customer behavior, and record other information. Some of our third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, may also use cookies to collect information in aggregate form.
We may also use tracking pixels, which are small graphic images placed on our web pages. These pixels work in conjunction with cookies to help us understand how users engage with our content and advertisements.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.
Children and Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@middleburgmuseum.org so we can take appropriate action.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption for transactions and require our vendors to adhere to strict security standards.
Linking
Our website may contain links to other websites. These websites operate independently of the Middleburg Museum Foundation and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Middleburg Museum Foundation
12 North Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20118
Email: info@middleburgmuseum.org
