Last Updated: November 10, 2025

The African American Museum at the England Manor (“we,” “our,” or “the Museum”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information (only when making a donation, purchasing tickets, or signing up for newsletters).

Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited on our site to help us improve your experience.

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide or that is necessary to complete a requested action (such as processing a ticket purchase or donation).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process ticket sales, donations, and memberships.

Communicate with you about museum news, events, and updates.

Improve our website and visitor experience.

Maintain records for administrative and reporting purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties. All information is used exclusively in-house to support the services and programs we provide.

3. Payment Security

All online payments and donations are processed securely through Stripe or other reputable, encrypted payment gateways. The Museum does not store or have access to your full credit card information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies (small files stored on your device) to improve functionality and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email for updates, you may receive occasional messages about events, exhibits, or fundraising efforts.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received such information without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

7. Links to Other Websites

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

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

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

The African American Museum at the England Manor
📍 Physical Address - 503 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, Il 60085
📞 224.409.3421
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.TheEnglandManor.com