Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy legally explains how Sewickley Valley Historical Society (“we” and “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information on our website (“Site”).

Information We Collect

We collect personal information, such as the name, addresses, email, and phone number you provide when registering for an event, buying a ticket, or making a purchase or donation.

We collect payment data, such as credit card numbers and financial details. These are processed securely through third-party payment gateways and are not stored on our servers.

We automatically log information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you interact with the Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use your collected data to:

• Process registrations, donations, memberships, and product orders
• Manage your user account and provide customer support
• Send you emails and marketing promotions
• Improve website performance, security, and user experience

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with essential service providers, who have agreed to keep this information confidential. These include payment processors, shipping firms, and analytic providers.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your personal information during transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have specific rights regarding your data:

• You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• You can ask us to update incorrect data or delete your personal information entirely.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@sewickleyhistory.org.