Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Fort Meigs Historic Site

Effective Date: January 31, 2026

Fort Meigs Historic Site and the Fort Meigs Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online store. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you as an individual. This may include:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (when making purchases or donations)
• Order details and transaction history

This information is collected when you:

• Make a purchase through our online store
• Register for programs or events
• Sign up for newsletters or mailing lists
• Make a donation
• Contact us through forms or email

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-identifying information about your visit to our website, such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits

This information is used to improve the functionality and performance of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill online store orders
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
• Send order confirmations and receipts
• Communicate about programs, events, promotions, and news
• Improve our website and user experience
• Maintain internal records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was provided unless you give us permission to use it in other ways.

3. Sharing of Information

Fort Meigs Historic Site does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or fulfill orders
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Fort Meigs Historic Site, our users, or others

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Payment Information

Online payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Fort Meigs Historic Site does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on our own servers. All financial transactions are encrypted using industry-standard security measures.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Recognize returning visitors
• Understand website traffic patterns
• Improve site performance

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain features of the website.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites not operated by Fort Meigs Historic Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Fort Meigs Historic Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

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

Fort Meigs Historic Site
29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: 419-874-4121
Email: info@fortmeigs.org
Website: www.fortmeigs.org

By using the Fort Meigs Historic Site website and online store, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy