Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2025

Welcome to the James Millikin Homestead website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The James Millikin Homestead, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Millikin home and its significance in our community. Our website is used to share information, accept inquiries, and engage with our supporters.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Personal Information
When you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Fill out a contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a donation
- Register for events
- Volunteer or request information
  The information you provide may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any message or details you choose to share.
Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited on our site
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
  This helps us improve the functionality and content of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
Share updates about our events, activities, and programs
Process donations and send tax receipts
Improve our website and outreach efforts
Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We limit the sharing of your information to:

Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our nonprofit activities, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
When required by law, such as to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights.

All service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may impact your experience on our website.

We may also use Google Analytics or similar services to collect non-personal data to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we strive to use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access to the information we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your personal data
Withdrawal of consent at any time for data processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the effective date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

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

James Millikin Homestead
[email protected]