Overview
Thank you for visiting the John Bartram Association (Bartram's Garden) website and reviewing our privacy policy. Bartram's Garden does not collect individually identifiable information about visitors to our website (e.g., name, address, e-mail, etc.) unless you choose to provide that information to us. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Disclaimers
Bartram's Garden is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. Information on this website is presented purely for educational and informational purposes. Your use of this website is subject to the provisions of this privacy policy.

We cannot guarantee the website will be error-free. However, we will make every reasonable effort to make content accurate, reliable and complete. This includes correcting any errors that are brought to our attention. You may contact us at info@bartramsgarden.org.

Privacy
Bartram's Garden is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of all our Web visitors. Bartram's Garden collects information throughout this website for several different purposes, which are explained below.

Viewing the Website
Information Collected and Stored Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically gather and store the following information about your visit. This information is used to develop statistics that guide us in making improvements and enhancements to the website. The information is stored and used in the aggregate only, and is not used to contact you personally:

• The IP address from which you access our website
• The date and time you access our website
• The pages, files, documents and links that you visit
• The Internet address of the website from which you linked to our website
• The name of the domain from which you access the Internet
• The type of browser and operating system used to access our website
• The type of Plug-in and Plug-in version on the system

Cookies
Bartram's Garden uses technology known as "cookies" to track usage patterns, traffic trends and user behavior, as well as to record other information from the website. For certain services provided on this website, cookies allow us to save information locally so that you will not have to re-enter it the next time you visit. Many content adjustments and customer service improvements are made based on the data derived from cookies. The information we collect from cookies will not be used to create profiles of users and will only be used in aggregate form.

You may set your browser to refuse cookies. If you so choose, you may still gain access to most of Bartram's Garden website, but you may not be able to conduct certain types of transactions (such as shopping) or take advantage of some of the interactive elements offered.

Sending Us Personal Information
If you send us personal information by submitting an e-mail, completing an online form or survey, requesting materials or information, ordering merchandise or Bartram's Garden tickets, making a donation or signing up for membership—we will use this information to respond to your inquiry or request. We may also use it to contact you to provide information about other Bartram's Garden activities, programs, membership and fundraising opportunities, products and special events that may interest you. You may opt-out of having your information used by Bartram's Garden for these purposes, or you may update your contact information anytime, by contacting us via the following e-mail or postal mail addresses:

info@bartramsgarden.org

Bartram's Garden

Webmaster

54^th St. and Lindbergh Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Moreover, when we send you communications regarding Bartram's Garden programs and activities, you will always have an immediate opportunity to decline further communications by alerting the contact specified in the e-mail that you wish us to remove you from the list that contains your name.

Bartram's Garden does not sell, exchange or release website visitors' names, or e-mail addresses to parties outside of Bartram's Garden, except to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws or valid legal processes, to protect the rights and property of Bartram's Garden, or to provide the services or information you have requested.

We do occasionally participate in one-time mailing address exchanges with other Philadelphia arts and cultural organizations. If you would like to opt out of those exchanges, please email Bartram's Garden and make your wishes known.

Users should be aware that Bartram's Garden contracts with several third-party vendors to provide certain services made available on and to process transactions made through this website. Use of these services is subject to the privacy policies of such third-party vendors

Transaction and Donations to Bartram's Garden
Bartram's Garden provides visitors with an opportunity to purchase tickets, shop, and to make a contribution to our organization through an online donation page.

The information that you supply during any of the above transaction processes is used to fulfill your order and will also be used to track and analyze transaction trends. This information is also subject to the “Sending Us Personal Information” section above.

Tell a Friend
If you choose to use our referral service to tell a friend about our site, we ask you for your friends name and e-mail address. We will automatically send your friend a one-time e-mail inviting him or her to visit the site. Bartram's Garden stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time e-mail and tracking the success of our referral program.

Your friend may contact us at info@bartramsgarden.org to request that we remove this information from database.

Security
The online transactions conducted on Bartram's Garden website is protected by security features, including encryption, designed to prevent the unauthorized release of your personal financial data. We also monitor network traffic in an effort to make the website available to all users and to identify unauthorized attempts to access, upload or change information or otherwise cause damage to our systems.

While Bartram's Garden has endeavored to create a secure and reliable website, please be advised that the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted to/from this website over the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Accordingly, Bartram's Garden and its employees, agents, officers, directors, legal representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns are not responsible for the security of any information transmitted via the Internet. You assume the sole and complete risk for using this website and must make your own determination as to these matters.

Unauthorized access is prohibited and punishable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.

Children's Privacy on the Web
Bartram's Garden is concerned about protecting children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. There are some areas within Bartram's Garden website where children could post messages or provide feedback, but children are discouraged from providing personal information. If a visitor known to be a child under the age of 13 sends an e-mail to Bartram's Garden, we will only use it to respond to the writer and not to create profiles or otherwise retain the information.

Linking
Bartram's Garden's website may provide links to third-party websites that may offer various products, services, and/or information. You should be aware that your use of these third-party websites may be subject to separate terms and conditions, information collection practices, and other provisions. Bartram's Garden does not endorse, nor is it responsible for, any of the products, services, or content offered in any third-party sites. Before using any third-party service, it shall be your sole responsibility to conduct whatever investigation you deem necessary and appropriate.

Revisions to Our Web Policies
Please note that Bartram's Garden may revise its privacy policy at any time. Occasionally, changes in technology, functionality, content we provide, laws and/or Museum policy may require us to revise policies and practices on this page. We encourage you to periodically visit this page to review our most current policy. Your continued use of the site shall constitute your acceptance of any such changes to this policy.