The Tarbell Charitable Trust ("TCT," "we," "us," or "our") is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at tarbellcharitabletrust.org (the "Site") or otherwise interact with TCT. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
• Contact information such as your name, email address, mailing address, or phone number when you submit an inquiry, sign up for our mailing list, or correspond with us.
• Donation information, including payment details processed securely through our third-party payment processor. TCT does not store full payment card numbers.
• Event registration details when you register for a gala, lecture, or other TCT event.
• Any other information you choose to share with us in written or verbal communication.
B. Information Collected Automatically
• Log data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on the Site.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies that help us understand how visitors navigate the Site and improve our content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some Site features may not function fully as a result.
C. Information from Third Parties
• If you connect with TCT through a third-party platform (such as social media), we may receive basic profile information in accordance with that platform's privacy settings and your permissions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about the Exhibition, TCT programs, and grant initiatives.
• Process donations and send acknowledgment receipts for tax purposes.
• Communicate with you about TCT news, events, exhibition updates, and fundraising campaigns, where you have opted in to receive such communications.
• Facilitate event registration, artist commissions, grant administration, and other TCT operational activities.
• Analyze Site usage to improve our content and user experience.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
TCT does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, event registration systems) who assist us in operating the Site and conducting TCT activities. These vendors are contractually bound to use your information solely on our behalf and to protect it appropriately.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of TCT, our community, or others.
• Organizational Partners: We may share relevant information with community partners such as the Prescott Community Center (PCC), the Groton Historical Center, the Groton Public Library, or the Ase Tsi Tewathon–Kanien'kéha Language Program at Akwesasne.
• Successors: In the event of a merger, dissolution, or transfer of TCT's assets, your information may be transferred subject to equivalent privacy protections.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
• Essential cookies necessary for the Site to function.
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) that help us understand traffic patterns and improve the Site. Analytics data is aggregated and not linked to personally identifiable information.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations (including IRS recordkeeping requirements applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations), to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we dispose of it securely.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use caution when submitting personal information online.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, artist portfolios, partner organizations, and social media platforms. TCT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us through the Contact form on the Site.
9. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including:
• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any TCT email or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
TCT reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will post the revised Policy on this page with an updated effective date. The current Policy is effective as of August 1, 2026. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Tarbell Charitable Trust
Website: tarbellcharitabletrust.org
For privacy inquiries: please use the Contact form on our website or to request our principal address for written correspondence.