Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/27/26
Last Updated: 2/27/26

1. Introduction

Welcome to Homewood Science Center. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.homewoodsciencecenter.org (the “Site”), including when you submit a contact form or register for events.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you use our Site, you may provide:

Contact Form Information

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Company name (if provided)
Message content

Event Registration Information

Name
Email address
Billing address
Payment information
Company name (if applicable)
Event preferences or selections

Payment Information
Payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time and date of visit
Referring website
Cookies and tracking data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
Process and manage event registrations
Process payments
Send event confirmations and related communications
Improve our website and services
Communicate updates, promotions, or relevant information (you may opt out at any time)
Comply with legal obligations

4. Payment Processing

We use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or other secure payment providers) to process event registration payments. These providers collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies.

We do not store complete payment card details on our servers.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance user experience
Analyze website traffic
Improve functionality

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our website
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Event management platforms
Legal authorities if required by law

All service providers are required to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
Maintain event records
Comply with legal and financial obligations

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@homewoodsciencecenter.org

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and events are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Homewood Science Center
18022 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
info@homewoodsciencecenter.org