Privacy Policy

The Armstrong County Historical Society (“ACHS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

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This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website.

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Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information:

 

Personal Information You Provide

 

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Donation or membership information

• Information submitted through contact forms

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This information is provided voluntarily when you:

 

• Make a donation

• Purchase a membership

• Subscribe to a newsletter

• Submit a contact inquiry

• Register for programs or events

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Automatically Collected Information

Our website platform (Wix) may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

 

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

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This information helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

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How We Use Your Information

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We may use collected information to:

 

• Process donations and memberships

• Respond to inquiries

• Send newsletters or event updates (if you opt in)

• Improve website performance and visitor experience

• Maintain organizational records

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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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Payment Processing

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Online donations and transactions are processed securely through third-party payment providers. ACHS does not store full credit card information on its servers.

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Email Communications

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If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive updates about events, programs, or initiatives. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in emails.

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Cookies and Website Analytics

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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and collect basic usage data. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect certain website features.

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Third-Party Links

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Our website may contain links to external websites. ACHS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

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Data Security

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We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

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Children’s Privacy

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Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

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Changes to This Policy

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ACHS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact Information

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

 

Armstrong County Historical Society

(724) 548-5707​

 

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