Our Commitment to Privacy
The Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization website is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Names and other information you choose to share when contacting us
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send family newsletters and announcements (only if you've subscribed)
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
Cookies and Tracking
Our website does not use cookies for tracking purposes. We do not collect or store information about your browsing behavior on our site.
Third-Party Services
If you provide us with your email address to receive newsletters or family updates, your information may be shared with third-party email service providers who are responsible for delivering these communications to you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your email address and personal information are only shared with:
- Service providers who help us deliver newsletters and family communications
- Other parties only with your explicit consent or as required by law
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by contacting us
- Access: You can request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information from our records
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website is a family history resource and may contain information about family members of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to opt out of communications, or want to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@cookfamily.org
Last updated: October 2026
