HARBORTOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Last Updated: April 26, 2026
The Harbortown Cultural District (“we,” “our,” or “the District”) operates the website harbortownculturaldistrict.org (the “Site”). The District is a state-designated cultural district administered in partnership with the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with forms on our Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information including:
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Name and email address (via contact forms, volunteer sign-up, project proposal forms, and partnership inquiries)
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Availability and interests (via volunteer sign-up forms)
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Project descriptions (via project proposal forms)
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Email address (via newsletter subscription)
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Any additional information you choose to include in message fields
Information Collected Automatically
Our Site is hosted on Wix.com. When you visit, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
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IP address and approximate geographic location
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Browser type and operating system
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Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
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Device identifiers
This information is collected by Wix’s built-in analytics and is subject to Wix’s own privacy policy, available at wix.com/about/privacy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
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To process volunteer sign-ups and match volunteers with event opportunities
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To evaluate project proposals and partnership inquiries
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To send newsletters and district updates to subscribers who have opted in
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To understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
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To promote district events, programs, and partner businesses
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
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With City of Gloucester staff and District committee members as needed to fulfill your request or process your submission
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With Wix.com, which hosts our Site and processes form submissions on our behalf
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With email service providers used to distribute our newsletter
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When required by law, including Massachusetts public records law (M.G.L. c. 66), which may apply to certain records held by city entities
4. Public Records Notice
The Harbortown Cultural District operates in partnership with the City of Gloucester. As such, certain communications and records submitted through this Site may be considered public records under Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 66, §10) and could be subject to disclosure in response to a public records request. This may include, but is not limited to, emails, form submissions, and project proposals.
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies provided by Wix.com. These include essential cookies required for the Site to function, as well as analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including partner businesses, arts organizations, grant providers, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information submitted through forms and newsletter sign-ups for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information, subject to any legal retention requirements
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Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Harbortown Cultural District
City of Gloucester, Massachusetts
Email: info@harbortownculturaldistrict.org
Website: harbortownculturaldistrict.org