Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Northern Cambria Historical Preservation ("NCHP," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at NorthernCambria.com (the "Site"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit photographs, stories, or other materials for inclusion on the Site
• Participate in surveys or other interactive features

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of access

We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you newsletters and updates (if you have subscribed)
• Process and display user-contributed content (photographs, stories, etc.)
• Understand how visitors use the Site and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security vulnerabilities
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, email delivery, or analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

If NCHP is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@northerncambria.com.

11. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates about our historical preservation efforts, new content on the Site, and community events. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share, and the right to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@northerncambria.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Last Updated: December 2025