Internet Privacy Statement
Commitment to Privacy
Thank you for visiting one of the Robert Russa Moton Museum’s websites. We are committed to providing the latest online services to both our visitors and members of our community. We are also committed to privacy issues, and we would like to take this opportunity to tell you about what information we collect, how we use this information, and your rights concerning this information. By using our websites, you consent to the collection and use of information by Moton Museum websites as specified below. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of our policies concerning information collection.
Automatically Collected Information
Nearly all of our websites may be visited without revealing any personal information about yourself. However, there are several pieces of information that we automatically collect each time you access our websites including your device identifier, web browser, IP address, and browsing information via “cookies” and “web beacons.” We also collect information about how you use the websites, such as what you have searched for and viewed on the websites. The information automatically collected may be associated with any personal information you have voluntarily provided.
The Moton Museum collects information automatically through various means such as local server access logs, as well as cookies and web beacons.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are essential for the proper operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as:
- Remembering user preferences
- Providing a consistent and personalized browsing experience
These cookies do not track your activity on other websites and cannot be disabled through our website settings.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Error messages encountered
- Load times and responsiveness of different site elements
We use these cookies to improve website functionality, optimize user experience, and ensure smooth performance. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Your decision to set your web browser to accept or disable cookies is a personal choice and can be changed within your browser’s preference settings. However, without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the features and functionality of Moton Museum websites.
If you would like more information on how to opt out of cookies, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or Your Ad Choices.
Web Beacons
The Moton Museum’s websites also make use of web beacons to collect data. These technologies, which are often small, transparent images, when loaded collect information about the requestor. This could include your IP address, and the date and time a website was accessed. Web beacons work in conjunction with cookies so if cookies are disabled, we are unable to collect unique information about you.
Information You Provide
The Moton Museum collects information which you provide while interacting with our websites, including, for example, when you request information, create an account, log in, register for courses, complete a web form, add or update your account information, or otherwise interact or communicate with the museum via our websites. If you choose not to provide personal information through our website, you may be unable to utilize some of the features we offer to our online visitors. When possible, we will attempt to provide you with an alternative method for the same service.
Third Party Websites
Moton Museum websites contain a variety of links to other websites as a convenience to you. The Moton Museum is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites and does not make any representations or endorsements about them. We recommend you review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and information gathering practices, of these third party sites.
Data Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online, consistent with the policies of the museum and with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Contact
Please contact us if you have any questions concerning this privacy statement or our websites.