Privacy Statement Introduction
The SEC Historical Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Statement explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have about your information. ctronically, via postal mail, in-person, or over the phone. If you have any questions, you can contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website.
- Personal information, or information that identifies you as an individual, including: Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide in forms or inquiries.
- Usage data and other information, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies, which may track your interactions with our website for functionality, analytics, and (if applicable) promotional purposes.
- Transaction information, such as for online donations or registration payments for events, is processed through our payment provider, Authorize.net, which has security protocols in place to protect transactions.
How We Use the Information We Collect
We use the personal information we collect from and about you to provide and manage our relationship and/or services with you, and to contact you. We use the personally identifiable information you voluntarily submit to us when you sign up for events or programs to send you information about the SEC Historical Society. When you sign up to receive e-communication from the Society, you can click on the “unsubscribe” option in any of our emails if you no longer want to receive communication from us.
We use the anonymous information we collect automatically to evaluate how our visitors use and navigate our website on an aggregate basis, including the number and frequency of visitors to each web page and the length of their visits.
We will not sell your personal information, and we will only share it as described in this Privacy Statement or as required by law.
Transfer to the United States and Other Countries
If you are located outside of the United States, please note that the information you provide to us may be transferred to the United States, and you consent to this transfer and the storage of the data in the United States. However, your personal and other information may also be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers, and by using our products and services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than in your country.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our website and to understand how it is used. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website, and they may be necessary for site functionality, performance, analytics, or promotional purposes.
You can usually configure your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
How to Access or Modify Your Information
You can access or modify your information and/or modify your preferences by contacting us as indicated in the Contact Us section below.
Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We determine retention periods based on factors such as the nature and sensitivity of the information, the purposes for which it is processed, and legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, or guarantee the security of our systems or databases, nor can we guarantee personal information we collect about you will not be breached, intercepted, destroyed, accessed, or otherwise disclosed without authorization. Accordingly, any information you transfer to us is provided at your own risk.
If you believe the security of your account or interaction with us has been compromised, please contact us immediately using the details below.
Third‑party websites and services
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites, services, or content that we do not own or control.
This Privacy Statement does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Once you leave our website via a link, or enable a third-party service, services, or content, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites or services you visit.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as required by law.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, to the extent required by law, provide additional notice.
Your continued use of the website after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Statement.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal address: SEC Historical Society, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C., 20004, United States
We will review and respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable law.
Date of last review:
This privacy statement was last reviewed and updated on: July 1, 2026.