Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/10/25

1. Introduction

The Clayton Historical Association, Inc. is a volunteer-run nonprofit organizationvdedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Clayton, North Carolina. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us when you use our website.
 

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. Information We Collect
 

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you:

• Sign up for our email list or newsletter

• Submit a membership application

• Make a donation

• Purchase event tickets

• Volunteer or contact us through a form

• Submit historical information or photos

This may include your:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
   

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, basic technical information may be collected automatically,
such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit
   

We use this only to improve our website and understand visitor interest.

c. Cookies & Analytics

Our site may use cookies or simple analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can adjust your browser settings to refusevcookies if you prefer.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate about events, programs, and news

• Respond to questions or requests.

• Process donations and ticket purchases

• Maintain membership, sponsorship, donation, and ticket purchase records

• Improve our website and outreach efforts

• Fulfill legal or reporting requirements (such as donation receipts)

 

We do not sell, rent, trade or share your personal information.

4. Donation and Payment Information

All online sponsorships, donations or ticket purchases are processed through secure, third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Eventbrite). We do not store your credit card information on our website.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only:

• With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or event registration

• When required by law

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We do not share information for marketing purposes with any outside organization.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Data Security

As a small volunteer-run nonprofit, we take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Using secure third-party platforms for payments and email distribution

• Limiting access to personal information to authorized volunteers

• Maintaining password-protected systems

 

However, no website or electronic system is completely secure.

8. Your Choices

You may at any time:

• Unsubscribe from our emails

• Request correction or deletion of your information

• Ask what information we have about you

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To do so, contact us at: ClaytonNCHistory@gmail.com

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website has links to many federal, state, and private organizations. Once you visit another site from ours, you are subject to the privacy policy of the new site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you link to from ours, especially if you share any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact:

Clayton Historical Association, Inc.

Email: ClaytonNCHistory@gmail.com

Address: P.O. Box 1722, Clayton, NC 27528

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