Privacy Policy

Purpose of this Notice

This privacy notice explains our approach to any personal information that you might supply to us (or that might be collected from you) in connection with your use of Old Westbury Gardens (“OWG” or “the Gardens”) and sets out your rights in respect of OWG processing of your personal information.

This privacy notice will inform you how you can verify which of your personal information is collected by us through OWG’s website and how you can request that we delete, update, or transfer it.

This privacy notice is intended to assist you in making informed decisions when using this website. Please take a moment to read and understand it.

Please also note that this privacy notice only applies to the use of personal information collected by us from your use of this website and during your communications with us. It does not apply to personal information collected during your communications with third parties.

Types of Information Collected

OWG does not collect any personal information about individuals—such as names and postal or e-mail addresses—except when such information is knowingly provided to the Garden. Personal information might be obtained from online transactions such as purchases or membership subscriptions. Additionally, personal information may be transmitted as part of a form submission or in connection with other activities, services, or resources made available on our site. Any personal identification information retrieved by OWG must be voluntarily submitted by the user.

OWG’s website does collect some anonymous “non-personally identifiable” aggregate information about visitors automatically when pages are requested through a browser. This information is used for statistical purposes and to help us monitor how guests navigate our site, allowing us to tailor our services. Non-personally identifiable information may include browsers, operating systems, Internet Service Providers, or similar details.

OWG’s website collects Internet Protocol (IP) addresses as part of this non-personally identifiable information. IP addresses help us understand general usage patterns and improve our services.

We may collect through cookies, pixels, beacons, log files, and other technologies information regarding your device, such as:

• IP address of device(s) used
• Browser type
• Operating system and device type
• Approximate location (e.g., New York City)
• Access times and dates
• Referring website addresses

How Do We Obtain Your Consent

Where use of your personal information requires your consent, you can provide such consent at the time we collect your information, or by informing OWG via email using the contact details provided in this privacy notice.

With Whom Information is Shared

OWG does not share personal information with third parties.

How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or to comply with legal obligations.

Access to Your Information

OWG retains user information in secure databases. If you would like to access, transfer, review, correct, or delete your Personal Information, please contact us or update your preferences.

Confidentiality and Security of Your Personal Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information and take reasonable precautions against loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, and unlawful destruction.

Our employees and data processors who access personal information are obliged to respect confidentiality.

Security

OWG uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for online purchases and ensures sensitive credit card information is encrypted and protected. Credit card information is not permanently stored on our servers.

What is a Secure Connection?

A secure connection encrypts data exchanged between your browser and a website. SSL encryption ensures your information remains confidential.

Look for “https://” and the locked padlock icon in your browser when connected to a secure site.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may limit site functionality.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may link to partner or third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Policy Changes

We may occasionally update this privacy notice. Please check it periodically for updates.

Acceptance of Terms

By using the OWG website, you accept this Privacy Policy. Your continued use following any changes indicates acceptance of those changes.