Privacy Policy

Front Entrance of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, showing Berkeley, Ticket Booth, and ships in the background.

Effective Date: January 01, 2025

The Maritime Museum of San Diego (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website (https://sdmaritime.org/) and related services.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information You Provide: When you purchase tickets, donate, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details.
  • Automatically Collected Information: We use Google Tag Manager, which may collect data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and user behavior on our website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process ticket purchases and donations.
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Send promotional emails (only with your consent).
  • Analyze visitor behavior using Google Analytics (through Google Tag Manager).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) for business operations.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

4. Your Rights and Choices

If you are an EU resident, you have rights under GDPR, including:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • The right to opt out of marketing emails.
  • The right to request data portability.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@sdmaritime.org.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee 100% security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Disclaimer

The Maritime Museum of San Diego provides historical and educational information for visitors. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all content on this website is error-free or up to date.

  • No Legal or Professional Advice: The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice. Visitors should consult appropriate professionals for specific guidance.
  • External Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites for additional resources or ticketing services. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites.
  • Liability: Participation in museum events, tours, and sailing experiences is at the visitor’s own risk. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is not responsible for personal injuries, lost property, or damages arising from visits, activities, or third-party services.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at support@sdmaritime.org.