Privacy Policy – Maine Forest & Logging Museum
When we collect information from you, we use it only for the purposes for which it was collected and for the other limited purposes outlined below. We will not sell or share your personally identifiable information with any third party except in the instances described below.
This statement may change over time — please review it periodically.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect some non-personally identifiable information automatically, and some through our registration and contact forms. Non-personally identifiable information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, domain name from which you linked to our site, etc. This information is used to help diagnose server issues and to administer our website.
Contact Forms
Our registration and contact forms may request personally identifiable information (such as your name, telephone number, address, and email address). We may use this information to contact you.
We do not sell or disclose your personally identifiable information to any third party that is not affiliated with the Maine Forest & Logging Museum unless:
- We are transferring business assets (see below),
- We obtain your prior permission,
- We need to share it with agents or contractors who perform services on our behalf, or
- We are required by law to disclose it.
Cookies
We may use "cookies" to determine whether you have previously visited our site and to remember any preferences you set. Our cookies cannot retrieve data from your hard drive or obtain your email address.
You may configure your browser to accept all cookies, notify you when a cookie is sent, or reject all cookies. However, rejecting cookies may affect your ability to use some services on our website.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you had visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content — especially if you have an account and are logged in to those websites.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track technical data such as visitor counts, bounce rates, landing pages, and pages visited. IP addresses are anonymized before being stored by Google Analytics.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can download a browser add-on here.
Who We Share Your Data With
The Maine Forest & Logging Museum does not share personal data with any other third party company or account that is not directly controlled by the Maine Forest & Logging Museum.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have submitted a form on our site, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided. You may also request that we delete your personal data.
This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Some non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address, is collected by our Google Analytics account and used for tracking technical data, as described above.
Your Contact Information
To update or modify your information, you may:
- Email us at: info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
- Send mail to:
Maine Forest & Logging Museum
P.O. Box 104
Bradley, ME 04411
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your personally identifiable information. Our site has security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control.
We do not assume liability for any unauthorized third-party access, whether obtained legally or illegally.
Transfer of Business Assets
As our organization evolves, we may be acquired by or merge with another entity, or acquire or sell assets. In such cases, both personally and non-personally identifiable information may be among the transferred assets.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date below.
📅 Last Updated: 06/03/2025