Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Historic Northampton, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://historicnorthampton.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
We aim to keep this policy clear and straightforward. If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
Historic Northampton, Inc
46 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Email: info@historicnorthampton.org
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you choose to share with us, including:
- Contact forms: When you submit a form on our website, we collect your name and message.
- Email signups: When you sign up for our mailing list, we collect your email address.
- Event registrations: If you register for an event, we collect the information required to complete your registration.
Donation Information
If you make a donation, your information is processed by our third-party provider, Little Green Light. We do not directly collect or store your payment details on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Send newsletters, event announcements, and fundraising emails
- Manage event registrations
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
How Long We Keep Information
- Contact form submissions are stored for up to one year
- Email subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe
- Other information is retained only as long as necessary for its purpose
Email Communications
If you sign up for our email list, you may receive:
- Newsletters
- Event announcements
- Fundraising messages
We use a third-party service (Constant Contact) to manage our email communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email we send.
Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Plausible is designed to be privacy-friendly and does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information.
Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content such as videos (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo) and maps (e.g., Google Maps). These third-party services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
We do not control how these third parties collect or use your data. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Cookies
Our website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
However, some third-party embedded content (such as videos or maps) may use cookies.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party services only as needed to operate our website and services, including:
- Email communications (Constant Contact)
- Donations (Little Green Light)
- Event registration (Constant Contact)
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and may be used by children, but it is not specifically directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will remove it.
Your Choices
You can:
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in our messages
- Contact us to request access to or deletion of your information
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use our contact form, or email: