Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Harrison County Historical Museum (“HCHM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our members, donors, visitors, event attendees, volunteers, patrons, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you interact with the Museum, our website, events, programs, communications, and related services.

Important Notice Regarding Text Messaging Data

Harrison County Historical Museum does not sell or share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or text messaging consent records with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile information may be shared with service providers when necessary to provide our messaging services, such as telecommunications providers and messaging platforms. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you visit our website, become a member, make a donation or purchase, register for an event, volunteer, subscribe to communications, complete a form, or otherwise interact with the Museum.

Personal Information

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing or physical address
  • Membership information
  • Donation and contribution information
  • Event registrations and ticket purchases
  • Volunteer information
  • Communication preferences
  • SMS and email opt-in records and consent timestamps
  • Other information you voluntarily provide to us

Payment Information

When you make a donation, purchase tickets, purchase merchandise, pay membership dues, or otherwise make a payment, payment information may be collected and processed by our authorized payment processing providers.

We do not intentionally store complete credit or debit card information on our website.

Website and Technical Information

When you use our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and website usage patterns
  • Referring website or source
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • General website analytics information

Communications

We may maintain records of communications you have with the Museum, including:

  • General inquiries
  • Membership inquiries
  • Donation inquiries
  • Event registrations and requests
  • Volunteer inquiries
  • Feedback
  • Email and SMS communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected from you to:

  • Process memberships, donations, purchases, event registrations, and ticket sales
  • Provide information about Museum exhibits, programs, events, and activities
  • Communicate with members, donors, volunteers, visitors, and supporters
  • Send confirmations, reminders, receipts, and other transactional communications
  • Send newsletters, event announcements, fundraising appeals, and other communications when permitted
  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Maintain donor and membership records
  • Coordinate volunteer activities
  • Improve our website, programs, communications, and visitor experience
  • Maintain records of communication preferences and consent
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

3. SMS Messaging and Compliance

Text Messaging Program Terms

If you choose to opt in to text messages from Harrison County Historical Museum, you may receive messages relating to Museum events, programs, membership, donations, fundraising activities, volunteer opportunities, reminders, and other Museum-related information for which you have provided consent.

Opt-In and Consent

  • SMS messages will only be sent when you have provided the appropriate consent.
  • Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation, becoming a member, purchasing a ticket, or making a purchase.
  • We may maintain records of SMS consent, including the date and method by which consent was provided.
  • We comply with applicable text messaging laws and industry requirements, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), where applicable.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message from us.

After opting out, you may receive a final message confirming your request. You will not receive further SMS messages from that messaging program unless you subsequently opt in again.

Help and Support

Reply HELP to a text message for assistance or contact Harrison County Historical Museum using the contact information provided below.

Message Frequency and Charges

  • Message frequency may vary.
  • Message and data rates may apply depending upon your wireless carrier and service plan.
  • Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

SMS Data Protection

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared with service providers and subcontractors when necessary to provide supporting services, including telecommunications and text messaging services.

All categories of information sharing described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. SMS opt-in information and consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Harrison County Historical Museum does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose information in limited circumstances, including:

Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate the Museum and its digital services, including providers that assist with:

  • Website hosting and management
  • Customer and constituent relationship management
  • Membership administration
  • Donation and payment processing
  • Event registration and ticketing
  • Email communications
  • SMS communications
  • Website analytics
  • Online purchases and order processing

These providers may receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable law or legal process
  • Respond to a valid court order, subpoena, or governmental request
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Harrison County Historical Museum, our patrons, or others
  • Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security incidents

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from third-party sharing for marketing or promotional purposes, except where information must be provided to telecommunications providers and other vendors necessary to deliver the requested messaging services.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the personal information entrusted to us.

These measures may include access controls, secure third-party platforms, authentication measures, system updates, and other safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we maintain.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand website traffic and usage
  • Remember certain visitor preferences
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Measure the effectiveness of Museum communications and outreach
  • Help maintain website security and performance

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of our website.

7. Your Choices

Depending upon your interaction with Harrison County Historical Museum and applicable law, you may request to:

  • Review or update certain personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information, where applicable
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link included in those messages
  • Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
  • Withdraw consent for future communications
  • Ask questions about how your personal information is used

Certain information may need to be retained for legitimate operational, financial, historical, legal, tax, or regulatory purposes, including records relating to donations and financial transactions.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites, social media platforms, payment processors, ticketing services, or other online services operated by third parties.

Harrison County Historical Museum is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by or on behalf of Harrison County Historical Museum.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and general online services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Museum educational programs, school activities, family events, and similar programs may involve children. When information concerning a child is required for participation in such programs, we will seek to collect that information from or with the authorization of a parent, guardian, school, or other appropriate responsible party.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

The current version will be posted on our website with its effective date. Your continued use of our website and services following an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or Harrison County Historical Museum’s privacy practices, please contact:

Harrison County Historical Museum

Phone: +1 903-407-4442
Email: hchminfo@gmail.com
Website: harrisoncountymuseum.org
Mailing Address: 1 Peter Whetstone Square, Marshall, TX 75670

By using our website or voluntarily providing information to Harrison County Historical Museum, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.