Who we are
Our website address is: https://thecowgirl.org.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (for memberships, ticket purchases, or donations)
Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party service providers. The Museum does not store full credit card information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve functionality and content.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Process memberships, ticket purchases, and donations
- Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
- Communicate with you about Museum programs, events, or updates
- Improve our website, services, and visitor experience
- Maintain site security and prevent fraud
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images displayed on the site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to support site functionality and improve user experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies typically last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies may be set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies generally last for two days; display preference cookies may last longer.
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for a longer period.
- If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved that includes no personal data and simply identifies the content you edited.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies; however, some features of the site may not function as intended.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to those services.
Digital Collections and Images
Our website includes access to portions of the Museum’s collection, allowing users to browse images and related content. Browsing the collection does not require users to provide personal information.
Collection images and materials are provided for educational and informational purposes and may be subject to additional rights, restrictions, or usage terms.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal information. In limited cases, information may be shared with trusted service providers who support website operations, payment processing, or security.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on the website (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access and edit this information.
Your Rights and Choices
You may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction or deletion of your personal information
This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications by following unsubscribe instructions included in those messages.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Museum may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 336-4475
