Privacy Policy & SMS Terms
Effective Immediately
Carolina Museum of the Marine (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates museumofthemarine.org (the “Site”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site or through other means, including our SMS and Text Messaging service.
By using the Site or signing up for communications from us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection And Use
While using our Site or engaging with our staff, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include but is not limited to your name, email, and phone number (“Personal Information”).
SMS & Text Messaging Terms
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from the Carolina Museum of the Marine. These may include event updates, reminders, and other museum-related communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
- To opt out, reply STOP at any time.
- To get help, reply HELP or contact our office at (910) 937-0033.
Your mobile number and opt-in consent will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Log Data
Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site (“Log Data”).
This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, your geographical location, and other statistics. We may also use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze this data.
Communications
We may use your Personal Information to contact you with newsletters, updates about exhibits or events, fundraising announcements, or other information relevant to our mission. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by replying STOP to any SMS.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
We use cookies to improve site performance and user experience. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, refusing cookies may limit certain site functionalities.
Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited the other website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — especially if you have an account with them and are logged in.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective immediately and remains in effect unless revised. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of our services or website after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS terms, please contact us at:
📞 (910) 937-0033
🌐 www.museumofthemarine.org
