Privacy and Cookie Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy outlines our practices regarding data collection and the use of cookies on our website. As a learning organization it is important to us that you understand the information we collect, why we collect it, how the information is used, and how you can manage the information you share.

Data Collection for Analytics

We collect certain information about your visit to our website for analytics purposes. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to enhance your experience and improve our content. The types of data collected may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by our website. They are used to make our website work efficiently and to provide information to us. We use cookies for several purposes, including:

  • Ensuring the proper functionality of our website.
  • Storing your preferences and settings.
  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.

You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze data. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to gather information about your use of our website. The data collected by these third parties is subject to their own privacy policies.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and data collection as described in this policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at glscinfo@glsc.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Ave

Cleveland, OH 44114

Email: glscinfo@glsc.org

Phone: 216.694.2000