Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Deep Space Relic Museum ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our museum or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Name, email address, phone number when you purchase tickets or memberships
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Mailing address for membership correspondence and newsletters
  • Age information for educational programs registration

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookie and tracking data (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process ticket purchases and membership registrations
  • Send you confirmations, receipts, and important updates
  • Communicate about upcoming exhibitions, events, and programs
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze visitor patterns and preferences
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who assist with payment processing, email delivery, and website hosting
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
  • Third parties with your explicit consent

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6. Data Security

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Membership data is retained for the duration of your membership plus 7 years for financial records.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Educational programs for minors require parent or guardian registration and consent.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@laybrickpath.com
  • Mail: Privacy Officer, Deep Space Relic Museum, 1 Cosmic Way, Nebula City, NC 00001