🔐 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
👤 Who We Are
The Vintage Computer Museum is a nonprofit organization based in Ontario, Canada.
We are dedicated to preserving and showcasing vintage computing history.
Website: https://vintagecomputermuseum.com
📋 What Data We Collect & Why
We collect limited personal data only when necessary, including:
Name and email – when you contact us via forms
Phone number – if you text us or request SMS updates
Donation information – details about vintage equipment you may offer
Visit requests – scheduling details (names, preferred date/time)
Device info – browser, IP (anonymized), and activity via analytics
🔒 Why we collect it:
To respond to your inquiries
To organize visits and donation coordination
To improve website performance
We never sell your personal information.
💬 SMS Communication & Consent
When you contact us via SMS, we may reply using the phone number you provided.
Message frequency may vary
Message and data rates may apply (check with your provider)
To opt out, reply STOP at any time
By texting us, you consent to receive replies relevant to your inquiry.
🍪 Cookies & Analytics
We may use:
Cookies – to improve user experience
Google Analytics – to understand traffic patterns
Meta Pixel – for general interest tracking
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. We do not use any personalized advertising features.
🔗 External Links & Embedded Content
Our website may include:
YouTube videos
Social media embeds
Reference links
These third-party platforms may collect data independently. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
🔒 Data Security
We take steps to protect your information:
Only authorized museum staff or volunteers can access inquiry details
Data is stored securely and not shared with third parties
We do not operate an account login system, so no passwords are collected.
📜 Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request to view the data we have about you
Ask us to delete your information
Opt out of communication at any time
To exercise your rights or submit a privacy-related request, please use our secure contact form:
We treat all inquiries confidentially and will respond as soon as possible.
📞 Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us through our secure form:
We respond to all messages as soon as possible and handle your inquiries with care and confidentiality.