Privacy Policy

The Paso Robles History Museum, operated by the El Paso de Robles Historical Society ("we," "us," or "our"), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 800 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, members, donors, and anyone who interacts with our website at www.pasorobleshistorymuseum.org (the "Website").

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. Please read it carefully.

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1. Information We Collect
 

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Become a member of the Historical Society

• Make a donation through our website or Square checkout

• Sign up for our quarterly newsletter

• Submit a research request

• Contact us by email, phone, or through our website

• Volunteer or apply to join our docent team

• Register for an event

This information may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment processor).

 

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and browser type

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

• Referring website or search engine

• Device type and operating system

Our Website is built on Wix.com, and Wix may collect analytics data on our behalf. Please refer to Wix's privacy policy at www.wix.com/about/privacy for more details.

 

2. How We Use Your Information
 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing your membership, donation, or event registration

• Sending our quarterly newsletter and updates about Museum events and exhibits

• Responding to your research requests or general inquiries

• Coordinating volunteer and docent activities

• Improving our Website and visitor experience

• Fulfilling legal and financial reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3) organization

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

3. How We Share Your Information
 

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors (such as Square for payment processing and Wix for website hosting) who help us operate our website and process transactions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

• Nonprofit Compliance: As a 501(c)(3) organization, we may be required to maintain donor and membership records for tax and audit purposes.
   

We do not share your personal information with our winery partners or other third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and understand how our site is used.
 

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that some parts of our Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For more information on how Wix uses cookies, please visit their privacy policy.

 

5. Third-Party Links
 

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including winery partner pages, social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), and donation processing pages. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

6. Data Security
 

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Payment information is processed through Square's secure platform and is not stored on our servers.
 

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices
 

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter or other communications at any time by contacting us directly.
   

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

 

8. Children's Privacy
 

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

10. Contact Us
 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

 

Paso Robles History Museum

El Paso de Robles Historical Society

800 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Mailing Address: PO Box 2875, Paso Robles, CA 93447

Email: pasohistory1@gmail.com

Phone: (805) 238-4996

Website: www.pasorobleshistorymuseum.org