We collect information directly from you when you provide it to us, as well as automatically when you navigate our site.

A. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when signing up for our newsletter, making an inquiry, or registering for events).
• Membership & Donation Details: Information required to process memberships, annual funds, or special campaign donations.
• Transaction Data: Billing address, shipping address, and order details when purchasing items or event tickets through our website or online shop. (Note: Payment card details are processed directly by our secure third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.)

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and visit:

• Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small data files stored on your browser to help improve site functionality, analyze site usage, and optimize your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your individual browser settings.

We use the information we collect for non-profit operational and educational purposes, including to:

• Process memberships, donations, ticket sales, and merchandise orders.
• Send newsletters, exhibition updates, event invitations, and fundraising appeals (if you have opted in).
• Respond to inquiries, feedback, or customer service requests.
• Improve and optimize our website content, layout, and user experience.
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, or security incidents.
• Comply with applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

Bolinas Museum does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your information only under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our organization (e.g., website hosting platforms, email newsletter systems, event ticketing tools, and secure payment gateways). These partners are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and secure.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Bolinas Museum, our visitors, or the public.

If you subscribe to our email mailing list, you will receive updates about exhibitions, community programs, and events.

• Unsubscribing: You may opt out of receiving promotional or marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
• Cookies: Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

We prioritize the security of your payment details. Online transactions (donations, memberships, store purchases) are encrypted using standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and processed via compliant PCI-DSS third-party payment platforms. Bolinas Museum does not store full credit card numbers on its servers.

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites, cultural organizations, or social media platforms. Bolinas Museum is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection policies of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

Our website is aimed at a general audience and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Bolinas Museum

48 Wharf Road
P.O. Box 450
Bolinas, CA 94924

Email: info@bolinasmuseum.org

Phone: (415) 868-0330