Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

The Sherman Area Historical Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Sherman, Sherman Station, Benedicta, Stacyville, and Silver Ridge. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Become a member or make a donation
Sign up for updates or newsletters
Contact us through our website
Participate in events or community programs

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation or membership details

Payment information is processed securely through third-party providers and is not stored by us.

2. How We Use Your Information

As a nonprofit organization, we use your information to:

Process memberships and donations
Communicate about Society activities, events, and initiatives
Share updates on preservation efforts and community history
Respond to questions and provide support
Maintain accurate records of membership and engagement

3. Donor Privacy

We deeply respect the trust of our donors and members. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information. Donor names and contributions will not be publicly disclosed without your permission, except where required by law.

4. Payment Processing

We use trusted third-party platforms such as Zeffy to securely process donations and memberships. These platforms manage payment data in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.

5. Website Hosting and Analytics

Our website is hosted on Wix, which may collect basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and site usage to improve functionality and security.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers as necessary to operate our website, manage memberships, and process donations.

7. Email Communications

If you choose to receive communications from us, we may send occasional updates, event notices, and fundraising information. You may unsubscribe at any time.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the information we have about you
Correct or update your information
Request removal of your data from our records

Please contact us at:
shermanareahistoricalsociety@gmail.com

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

Sherman Area Historical Society

PO Box 1
Sherman, Maine
shermanareahistoricalsociety@gmail.com