Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 28, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to the Memphis Botanic Garden privacy policy. The Memphis Botanic Garden ("MBG", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, memphisbotanicgarden.com, or interact with us online. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
We may collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your visit to our website. This information is primarily used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movement around the site, and gather demographic information. This helps us understand how our website is used and allows us to improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you view on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the order in which they were visited.
Cookies
Like many websites, we use "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small data file placed on your device by a website. These cookies help us remember you and your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve its functionality.
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They help our website function efficiently during a single visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or payment processors, to assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These third parties may have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services.
Advertising
The Memphis Botanic Garden does not currently engage in interest-based advertising or collect personal information for advertising purposes. Should our practices change in the future, we will update this privacy policy to reflect those changes and provide information on how you can manage your preferences.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
The Memphis Botanic Garden is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately using the information below, and we will make reasonable efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: