Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

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1. Introduction

PharmacyMuseums.com ("we", "us", "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 and use our services.

We do not require user registration or authentication to use our service. This policy covers the limited data we may collect through your use of our website and the third-party services we integrate with.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Since we do not require user accounts or registration, we generally do not collect personal information directly from you. However, you may provide information when:

  • Contacting us through our website or contact forms
  • Subscribing to newsletters (if available)
  • Participating in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website or source
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., dark mode preferences)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers to serve relevant ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To detect and prevent technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To serve relevant advertisements through third-party partners

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4.2 Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests. Common advertising partners include:

  • Google AdSense
  • Other advertising networks and exchanges

4.3 Map Services

Our interactive maps may use services like Google Maps, which have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting, etc.)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our security measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications

8. Cookies Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our service 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. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place. Our primary operations are based in Florida, USA.

11. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website or the contact information provided on our platform.

For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Policy" in your subject line.