Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 4, 2024

Maryland Fossil Finders (MFF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://marylandfossilfinders.com, interact with us, or participate in our activities. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details. This information is collected when you:

Sign up for our newsletters or other communications.
Register for events or classes.
Purchase products or services.
Make a donation through GoFundMe or Patreon.
Participate in surveys, quizzes, or other online forms.

Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you navigate through our site. This may include:

IP address and browser type.
Details of your visits to our site, such as traffic data, location data, and other communication data.
Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
Process transactions and send you related information.
Communicate with you, including sending promotional information, updates, and newsletters.
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Respond to your inquiries, comments, or concerns.
Ensure compliance with our terms and conditions, and legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information that we hold. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at info@marylandfossilfinders.com. We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably possible.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

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

Maryland Fossil Finders
Phone: 410-934-7511
Email: info@marylandfossilfinders.com