Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Privacy Policy – Seaside Zoo

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01 May 2025

1. Who We Are

Seaside Zoo LLC (“Seaside Zoo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a privately owned micro-zoo and animal-rescue project based in Clatsop County, Oregon. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you visit seasidezoo.com, interact with our social-media pages, or sign up for updates.

2. What We Collect

  • Contact details: name, email address, and (if you opt in) phone number or ZIP code.
  • Survey responses: non-identifying preferences such as visit frequency, group size, or favourite animals.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, and referring pages—captured via first-party cookies and Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Send monthly progress emails, ticket announcements, or volunteer opportunities.
  • Analyse anonymous trends to improve exhibits and visitor experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of guests, staff, and animals.

4. Third-Party Services

We use:

  • Mailchimp to manage email lists and automated replies.
  • Google Forms / Typeform for micro-surveys embedded in our site.
  • Google Analytics for privacy-friendly traffic insights.

Your data may be processed and stored on their servers subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Your Choices & Rights

  • Click Unsubscribe in any email to remove yourself instantly.
  • Email [email protected] to request, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you.
  • Most browsers let you refuse cookies or delete them at any time.

6. Data Security

All form submissions are transmitted over TLS (https). We restrict employee access to subscriber lists and review vendor security practices annually.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent as defined by COPPA.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this page to reflect new practices or regulatory changes. We will post the revised version here and, if the changes are material, notify subscribers by email.

9. Contact Us

Questions? Email [email protected] or write to:

Seaside Zoo LLC
P.O. Box 1433
Astoria, OR 97103 USA