Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Privacy Policy
The Estrella Warbirds Museum (“Museum,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our members, donors, volunteers, visitors, and website users.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Become a member
- Make a donation
- Purchase event tickets
- Register for museum events
- Volunteer with the Museum
- Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Contact us through our website, email, or telephone
Information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Donation history
- Membership information
- Volunteer information
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring websites
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand visitor usage, and enhance your browsing experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process memberships and donations
- Provide tax receipts
- Register visitors for events
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and museum announcements
- Inform you about upcoming events and programs
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Meet legal and financial recordkeeping requirements
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list or become a member or donor, we may send you newsletters, event announcements, fundraising appeals, or other Museum communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Donor Privacy
The Estrella Warbirds Museum values the trust of our donors.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor lists or personal donor information with outside organizations for their marketing purposes.
Donor information is used solely to acknowledge contributions, maintain donation records, comply with applicable laws, and communicate Museum-related information.
Third-Party Services
We may use reputable third-party service providers such as Constant Contact, Cognito, PayPal, Venmo, My805Tix, Donor Perfect, or others to assist with:
- Online donations
- Payment processing
- Membership management
- Email communications
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information appropriately.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we may remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Your Choices
You may request to:
- Update your contact information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Be removed from our mailing lists
- Ask questions regarding our privacy practices
Subject to applicable legal requirements, we will respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner.
Changes to This Policy
The Museum may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
Estrella Warbirds Museum
4251 Dry Creek Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 238-9317
Email: info@ewarbirds.org