Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for MV Museum

At Martha’s Vineyard Museum, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or participate in our programs.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • Payment details for purchases or donations.
  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or registering for events.

Non-Personal Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information.
  • Website usage data, including pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Process donations, event registrations, or purchases.
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (only with your consent).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve your browsing experience.
  • Analyze website traffic via tools like Google Analytics.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third parties to:

  • Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Analyze website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Manage email campaigns (e.g., Bloomerang).

We require these third parties to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Protection and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access and request copies of your personal data.
  • Correct or delete inaccuracies.
  • Opt out of certain data collection or marketing communications.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of these changes.