Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information that The West Des Moines Historic
Society (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects from you, including when you opt in
to receive text (SMS) messages, through our interactions with you, through websites,
licensed services, or applications under our control that link to this Privacy Policy,
including www.wdmhs.org, as well as how we use and protect personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy to learn about the information that the COMPANY
collects from you and how THE COMPANY uses that information.
BY USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, USE AND
TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY
POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY,
THEN PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE.

Effective Date: 03/15/2026

Business Name: West Des Moines Historical Society

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

  • Name, phone number, and email address
  •  Business and/or home address or additional engagement-related details (if
    applicable)
  •  Any information you provide through forms, calls, or message

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • to administer our programs and activities and provide a more personalized online
    experience;
  • to measure the impact and success of our programs and activities;
  • to develop reports and analyses, create, maintain, customize, and secure your
    account with us;
  • to process your requests and gifts and prevent transactional fraud;
  •  to provide you with support and respond to your inquiries;
  •  to respond to legal requests as required by applicable law, court order, or
    governmental regulations; and
  • to process monetary donations;
  • to send updates, promotions, or important notifications;
  •  to improve our website, services and customer experience.

SMS/Text Messaging & Opt-In
By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS/text
messages from The West Des Moines Historical Society, which may include:

  • Upcoming event(s) reminders
  • News updates
  • Promotional offers
    Please note that message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply.

Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to any message
  • Contacting us directly at info@wdmhs.org
    After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications unless you opt in
    again.

    Cookies & Similar Technologies

    We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about the use of our services, analyze trends, administer the website, track your movements around the website, and to gather demographic information. This allows us to customize your experience with our services.

    Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Services and your experience, enhance security, see which areas and features of our services are popular and count visits.

    Web beacons are electronic images that may be used in our services or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits and understand usage of our services.

    Data Sharing & Third Parties
    No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

    We may share your information with our trusted service providers who help us operate our business, provided they keep your information confidential.

    Data Security
    We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Your Rights
You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you
  • Correct or delete your information

Contact us at info@wdmhs.org for any requests.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
West Des Moines Historical Society
2001 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515.225.1286
Email: info@wdmhs.org