Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/06/2026

The International Friends of the Natural Sciences Museum (“IFNSM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our visitors, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website and online services.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and payment information when you make a donation, register for events, or subscribe to our communications.
   
• Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and website usage data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.
   

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue tax receipts.
   
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
   
• Send newsletters, event invitations, and other updates (if you have opted in).
   
• Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
   
• Comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in processing donations, maintaining our website, or delivering communications.
   
• As required by law, regulation, or legal process.
   
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of IFNSM, our donors, or the public.
   

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

• You may opt out of receiving marketing or fundraising communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
   
• You may request to review, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you.
   

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect certain features of the website.

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

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

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”