Effective Date: January 1, 2024
The Institute for American Research, doing business as the South Coast Railroad Museum at Goleta Depot (“we,” “our,” “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.goletadepot.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you visit our website, such as when you sign up for newsletters, make a donation, or contact us through forms. The information we collect may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
- Communicate with you, including sending newsletters or responding to inquiries
- Process donations and membership applications
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
7. Your Choices
You can choose not to provide personal information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. You can also opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with the updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Institute for American Research
South Coast Railroad Museum at the Historic Goleta Depot
300 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117
Email: museum@goletadepot.org
Phone: 805-964-3540