Who we are
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (“MAAM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://midatlanticmuseums.org or interact with us in other ways. Please read this policy carefully.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers: such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
- Account Information: if you create an account or register for events.
- Payment Details: processed through secure third-party services.
- Technical Information: including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Information: such as pages visited, links clicked, and browsing behavior via cookies and analytics tools.
We collect this information when you:
- Register for events
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Make donations or purchases
- Fill out forms on our website
- Communicate with us directly
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process registrations, purchases, and donations
- To provide newsletters, updates, and other communications
- To improve our website and user experience
- To conduct internal analysis and research
- To comply with legal obligations
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and fulfill our mission. These may include:
- Payment processors (e.g., AffiniPay, Quickbooks by Intuit, Stripe, and/or PayPal)
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., WildApricot (click here to learn more about Wild Apricot’s Privacy Policy), Mailchimp, Google Forms, Sched, and Jotform)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
These third parties are only given access to the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are required to protect your information.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.However, with your express permission, we may share your name and email address with sponsors of our conferences or events. This only applies to attendees who opt in to having their information shared during the registration process.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small digital signature files that are stored by your web browser that allow your preferences to be recorded when visiting the website. Also they may be used to track your return visits to the website. 3rd party advertising companies may also use cookies for tracking purposes. You may be able to block cookies via your browser settings but this may prevent you from access to certain features of the website.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Enhance your user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third Party Providers
MAAM uses third party providers for credit card payments (membership fees, donations, and event registrations).
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. If you have subscribed to one of our services, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions which are included in e-mail that you receive. You can also do the following at any time by contacting us via email or post:
- See what data we have about you, if any.
- Change/correct any data we have about you.
- Have us delete any data we have about you.
- Express any concern you have about our use of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Afterward, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These may include:
- SSL encryption on our website
- Restricted access to personal data
- Regular security reviews and updates
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data, where applicable
- Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@midatlanticmuseums.org
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@midatlanticmuseums.org or PO Box 4 Cooperstown, NY 13326