Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 9, 2026

Mathews Main Street respects the privacy of visitors to the Mathews Main Street website. Mathews Main Street is a nonprofit organization associated with downtown revitalization and community promotion in Mathews County, Virginia.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Mathews Main Street website, mathewsmainstreet.com, and through forms, email links, event registrations, newsletter signups, and other website features made available through the site.

Information Collected

The website may collect information that visitors choose to provide, such as:

Name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Mailing address.
Information submitted through contact forms, event registration forms, volunteer forms, sponsorship forms, donation forms, or newsletter signup forms.
Any other information a visitor includes in a message.

The website may also collect limited technical information automatically when visitors use the site, such as:

IP address.
Browser type.
Device type.
Pages visited.
Date and time of visits.
Referring website addresses.
Basic analytics or cookie-related information, if analytics, embedded services, or content management tools are used.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through the website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries.
Send updates about programs, events, markets, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, or downtown initiatives.
Process donations or event registrations, if those features are offered.
Improve website content, performance, and user experience.
Monitor website traffic and usage trends.
Protect the security and integrity of the website.
Comply with legal obligations.

Mathews Main Street does not sell personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support site functionality, measure traffic, and improve visitor experience. Visitors can usually control cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functions.

If third-party tools are used on the website, such as embedded maps, social media feeds, payment processors, donation platforms, email marketing services, or analytics providers, those tools may collect information according to their own privacy practices.

Sharing of Information

Mathews Main Street may share information only as reasonably necessary to operate the website and related services, including with:

Website hosting providers.
Email newsletter or CRM providers.
Event registration or payment processors.
Analytics providers.
Service providers assisting with nonprofit operations.
Government authorities or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.

Any third-party provider receiving personal information should use it only for the purpose of providing services to Mathews Main Street, subject to its own policies and applicable law.

Donations and Payments

If donations, sponsorships, ticket purchases, or other payments are made through the website, payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment processor rather than directly by Mathews Main Street. Visitors should review the privacy and security practices of the payment platform used on the site.

Email Communications

Visitors who subscribe to email updates may receive newsletters, event notices, fundraising messages, or organizational announcements. Recipients may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting Mathews Main Street directly.

Data Retention

Mathews Main Street may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain records, comply with legal or financial obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce website terms.

Data Security

Mathews Main Street takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If Mathews Main Street becomes aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through the website without appropriate authorization, it will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organizations, social media platforms, tourism resources, event tools, or sponsors. Mathews Main Street is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Virginia and U.S. Users

The website is operated in the United States. Information submitted through the website may be stored and processed in the United States.

Your Choices

Visitors may:

Choose not to submit personal information through website forms.
Opt out of marketing or newsletter emails.
Request updates or corrections to information previously submitted, subject to operational and legal considerations.

Changes to This Policy

Mathews Main Street may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version should be posted on the website with a revised effective date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to Mathews Main Street through the contact information published on the website.