Privacy Policy
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