Privacy Policy

Last Modified: May 2024

  1. Privacy Policy for Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

  2. Introduction

  3. Welcome to Edelman Fossil Park & Museum's website (https://efm.org). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms described herein.


  5. Information Collection

  6. We collect both personal and non-personal information:

  7. 1. Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in surveys and contests.

  8. 2. Non-Personal Information: We collect information about your device and web usage through cookies and log files, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.


  10. Usage of Information

  11. Your information is used to:

  12. -Process transactions and fulfill orders.

  13. -Provide customer support.

  14. -Send newsletters and promotional materials with your consent.

  15. -Improve our website and services.

  16. -Conduct surveys and contests.


  18. Website Logs

  19. Our servers automatically record certain information about your visit to our site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information.


  21. Surveys & Contests

  22. Participation in surveys and contests is voluntary. Information collected may include contact details and demographic information. This data is used to notify winners, award prizes, and improve user experience. We may use third-party services to conduct these surveys and contests, who are not permitted to use your information for other purposes.


  24. Third-Party Sharing

  25. We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it with:

  26. -Service providers assisting with payment processing and order fulfillment.

  27. -Legal authorities, if required by law or judicial process, or to protect public safety.

  28. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

  29. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 13. Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly. Parents can review or delete their child's information by contacting us at privacy@efm.org.

  30. Security

  31. We employ SSL encryption to protect your sensitive information online. Offline, access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

  32. User Rights

  33. You have the right to:

  34. -Access and update your personal information.

  35. -Opt-out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or contacting us at privacy@efm.org.

  36. -Request the deletion of your personal data.

  37. Cookies

  38. Cookies help us enhance your experience by remembering your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your website experience.

  39. External Links

  40. Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.


  42. Policy Updates

  43. We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these changes.


  45. Contact Information

  46. For any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact us:

  47. -Phone: (856) 284-3644

  48. -Email: privacy@efm.org

  49. -Postal Address: 66 Million Mosasaur Way, Mantua, NJ 08080