Effective Date: June 21, 2025

The New England Ski Museum (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, nesm.org (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (for donations, memberships, or online purchases)
  • Other personal details submitted via forms on the Site

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of your visit

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance site functionality and analyze site usage. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

  • Responding to inquiries or requests
  • Processing donations or membership applications
  • Fulfilling online store orders
  • Sending newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site or provide services (e.g., payment processors, email services)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Museum, our visitors, or others

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect the information you provide to us. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted over the Internet.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it as quickly as possible.

7. Your Choices

You can:

  • Opt out of marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
  • Contact us to update or delete your personal information

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

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