Kittitas County Railroad History Association Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

Kittitas County Railroad History Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, place an order, or contact us.

Information We Collect

When you use our website or services, we may collect the following personal information:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Payment information (such as credit or debit card details)

  • Order details and preferences

Payment information for donations is processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store or have direct access to your full payment card details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and support our nonprofit mission, communicate with our community, and comply with legal obligations. Specifically, we may use your information to:

  • Process donations, payments, and transactions securely

  • Provide donation receipts, acknowledgments, and tax documentation

  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, campaigns, and impact (unless you opt out)

  • Respond to inquiries, requests, or other communications

  • Maintain accurate records for reporting, auditing, and compliance purposes

  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other security risks

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only when necessary to operate our business, including with:

  • Payment processors to securely handle donations

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting or marketing

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or business requirements

To make a request, please contact the Kittitas County Railroad History Association at KCRailroadHistory@gmail.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Kittitas County Railroad History Association

KCRailroadHistory@gmail.com