Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Welcome to the Historic Bluffton Foundation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://historicbluffton.org/.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Introduction

The Historic Bluffton Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of Bluffton, South Carolina. This Privacy Policy explains our commitment to your privacy and details our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in several ways, including:

  • Personal Information: This is information that you voluntarily provide to us which identifies you personally. This includes your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you fill out a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or register for an event.

  • Non-Personal Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information that does not identify you personally. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view on our site, and the dates and times of your visits.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

  • To operate and maintain our website.

  • To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you information you have requested, such as newsletters or event details.

  • To process donations and manage event registrations.

  • To improve our website and tailor our content to better serve our community.

  • To understand how our audience uses the site, allowing us to enhance the user experience.

  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information.

4. Sharing Your Information

The Historic Bluffton Foundation values your privacy. We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Examples include payment processors for donations or email service providers for newsletters.

We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our foundation, our users, or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses "cookies" to help personalize your online experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.

We use cookies to collect non-personal information about your browsing activities to help us improve our site. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your data. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, you may opt-out of receiving them by following the unsubscribe link provided in the email. For any other requests regarding your data, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under this age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Contact Information

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