Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 4, 2026
1. Introduction and Institutional Scope
The Mitte Cultural District, a 501(c)(3) public charity organized under the laws of Texas to promote and enhance historical, cultural, and educational activities in Brownsville, Texas, operates the official website located at mitteculturaldistrict.org. The District is committed to preserving the privacy of every website visitor.
This Privacy Policy outlines the digital data practices of the District and is designed to ensure a secure, transparent, and tracking-free online environment. This policy applies exclusively to information collected directly by the District through its official website and does not govern the physical operations or independent online platforms of the District's municipal and non-profit co-programming partners.
2. Strict Tracking and Cookie Exclusion Protocol
The District’s website operates under a strict tracking-free standard. No first-party or third-party cookies, tracking pixels, web beacons, clear GIFs, or active browser fingerprinting scripts are deployed on this website. Visitors may browse every page of the website anonymously without undergoing behavioral profiling, commercial tracking, or targeted advertising. The website does not generate automated logs of cross-site browsing history or collect IP addresses to monitor visitor activities over time.
3. Information Voluntarily Provided by Visitors
While browsing remains anonymous, the District does collect personal information that website visitors choose to provide voluntarily. This information is collected only when a visitor actively contacts the District, registers for news and updates, or submits an email inquiry. The personal data elements collected in these instances are limited to:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Specific questions, comments, or details submitted voluntarily within message fields
This voluntarily provided information is used solely to respond to direct inquiries, deliver requested newsletters, or provide operational updates regarding District activities, such as Fiesta De Vida or new center programs. The District does not sell, trade, rent, or transfer voluntarily provided personal information to third parties, commercial brokers, or advertisers.
Data Handling and Processing Overview
| Personal Data Category | Collection Mechanism | Primary Processing Purpose | Sharing and Retention Status |
Basic Direct Identifiers (Name, Contact Email) | Voluntarily submitted online forms or direct email communications | Addressing direct administrative inquiries, managing mailing lists, or providing updates | Never shared with commercial third parties; retained only for the duration of the communication |
Event Registration Data (Ticketing Details) | Managed via third-party platforms such as Eventbrite | Facilitating venue capacity coordination and event ticketing for community gatherings | Processed by external third-party processors subject to their own separate privacy policies |
Financial Transaction Data (Donations, Memberships) | Submitted through external, secure gateway processors | Processing charitable donations or managing annual museum passes | Handled entirely by third-party financial intermediaries; no cardholder data is stored by the District |
Technical Identifiers (IP Addresses, Browser Fingerprints) | Automatically generated HTTP headers (normally collected by tracking sites) | None; the District website deliberately suppresses automatic collection and session tracking | Not collected, analyzed, or shared under any circumstances |
4. Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control Signals
Consistent with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and general transparency standards, the District discloses its handling of web browser "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because the District’s official website does not deploy cookies, track visitor activity, or engage in any behavioral profiling, the website does not alter its functions, services, or user interfaces upon receiving a DNT signal or a Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out transmission. Such tracking signals are rendered moot on this platform due to the absolute absence of tracking mechanisms.
5. Children's Online Privacy Protection
Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the District does not knowingly collect, maintain, or process personal information from children under the age of 13 through its website. All online communication channels, newsletter signups, and inquiry forms are intended exclusively for adult guardians.
If a parent or guardian discovers that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to the District's database, the parent or guardian may submit a deletion request using the contact information provided below. Upon receipt and verification of such requests, the District will take immediate steps to delete the child's information permanently from its records.
6. Third-Party Links, Partner Sites, and Embedded Services
To enrich the visitor experience, the District's website provides links to external websites, social networks (including Facebook and Instagram), and regional partner organizations (such as the Children's Museum of Brownsville, the Gladys Porter Zoo, and the Camille Lightner Playhouse). Furthermore, certain registration links or event ticketing portals may redirect visitors to external transaction platforms, such as Eventbrite.
The District does control, supervise, or accept liability for the data practices, cookie deployments, or privacy policies of these external platforms. Once a visitor leaves the District’s primary website, the visitor's online activity is governed by the privacy terms of those respective third-party operators. Visitors are encouraged to review the individual privacy statements of all external websites they visit.
7. Data Security Standards and Breach Notification Procedures
The District implements reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect voluntarily submitted email addresses and contact information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
In the event of an unexpected security incident or computerized data breach affecting personal information, the District will execute notification procedures in strict compliance with the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (Texas Business and Commerce Code §521.053). The District will notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay and, if a breach affects 250 or more Texas residents, will report the incident to the Texas Attorney General within 60 days of discovery.
8. Policy Updates and Revisions
The District reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy in response to shifting regulatory frameworks or technological integrations. Any future revisions will be posted conspicuously on this page with an updated effective date. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed of the District's privacy practices.
9. Contact and Compliance Administration
Inquiries, deletion requests, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to the District's compliance administration through the following official channels:
- Mailing Address: Mitte Cultural District, PO Box 5006, Brownsville, TX 78523-5006
- Physical Address: Mitte Cultural District, 1801 E. 7th St., Brownsville, TX 78520
- Telephone: (956) 275-1312
