WSIKF / World Kite Museum - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
The World Kite Museum and the Washington State International Kite Festival ("WSIKF," "we," "our," or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
Register as a festival flyer or attendee
Subscribe to newsletters
Make donations or purchases
Volunteer or request information
Communicate with our staff or submit forms
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Event preferences
Volunteer interests
Merchandise preorder information
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, Wix (our website host) may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser and device information
General location (city/state)
Pages viewed
Time spent on site
Technical identifiers
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to function properly, enhance your experience, and provide analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Manage event registration
Communicate festival updates, reminders, or changes
Send newsletters (only with your consent)
Coordinate volunteer activities
Provide customer support
Improve our website and operations
Communicate museum or festival announcements
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary for operational, promotional, or festival-related purposes.
Information may be shared with:
Event sponsors or partners for joint marketing or promotional efforts
Email service providers for delivering newsletters or festival announcements
Payment processors (if applicable)
Wix, which hosts and powers our website infrastructure
We NEVER:
Sell personal information to unrelated third-party businesses
Share your data for purposes unrelated to WSIKF or the World Kite Museum
Any sharing of information is done in alignment with our mission and only with partners who support our events, community activities, or museum operations.
4. Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal request.
5. How We Protect Your Information
Your information is stored securely through Wix's protected systems, which include:
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Secure servers
Access limitations to authorized museum staff
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to:
Access your personal information
Update or correct your information
Delete your information (where legally permitted)
Unsubscribe from emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to sponsors, partners, vendors, or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
8. Information About Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without parental consent.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
World Kite Museum
Long Beach, WA
Email: info@worldkitemuseum.com