Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 23, 2025

Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit https://historicplaqueminelock.com.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect any personal information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) directly through this website. There are no contact forms, account registrations, or newsletter sign-ups on our site.

2. Information Collected Automatically (Google Analytics)

While we do not collect personal information directly, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and museum outreach.

When you visit our site, Google Analytics may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible).
  • Browser type and operating system.
  • The pages you visit and the time spent on those pages.
  • The website you visited before arriving at ours.

3. Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" through Google Analytics. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information.

  • How we use cookies: To track website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Your choice: You can set your browser not to accept cookies, or you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.

4. How We Use This Information

The data collected via Google Analytics is used solely for internal statistical purposes, such as:

  • Measuring the number of visitors to different sections of our site.
  • Ensuring the website functions effectively across different devices.
  • Reporting on museum engagement to state or local partners.

We do not sell, rent, or share any data collected with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites (such as state tourism sites or social media). Please note that we do not have control over these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and does not specifically target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site
57730 Main Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-7158