Explore
Create
Learn
Our mission is to celebrate diversity and inclusion by providing a safe environment that inspires all children to explore, create and learn through the power of play.
The CACM is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) – focused learning space with a variety of educational exhibits & programming helping to cultivate creativity & curiosity in our visitors. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Our Summer Hours Begin July 1st and Go Until Labor Day!
We are closed on New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
2500 14th St. #1
Columbus, NE 68601
Copyright 2024 Columbus Area Children’s Museum, Inc. | All right reserved | “CACM” is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. | Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy describes how Columbus Area Children's Museum and Best Point Development ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you use our website/mobile application/service (collectively referred to as the "Service").
Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us when using our
Service, such as your name, email address, and password, when you create a user account.
Additionally, when placing an online order, we may collect your name, email address, password,
shipping address, and payment information.
1.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your use of our Service. This
includes data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed,
links clicked, and other similar information. The information collected through Google Analytics is
used to analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our Service. Please note that this
information is not linked to your personal information, user account, or identity.
1.3 Cookies
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device
and contain information about your browsing activities. We use cookies, including Google Analytics
cookies, to track website usage, improve the user experience, and store session information for user
accounts. These cookies are not linked to your user account, personal information, or identity.
Use of Information
2.1 User Tracking and Website Analytics
The information collected through Google Analytics is used for website analytics purposes, including
analyzing website traffic, user behavior, and trends. This helps us improve our Service, enhance
functionality, and optimize the user experience.
2.2 User Website Accounts
We collect the email address, name, and password you provide when creating a user account. This
information is used to authenticate your identity, provide access to personalized features, and
communicate with you regarding your account and the Service.
2.3 Online Ordering
When placing an online order, we collect your name, email address, password,
shipping address, and payment information. This information is necessary to process and fulfill your
order, communicate order-related information, and provide customer support. We do not share this
information with third parties, except when required to process your order or if you create a claim
or require customer support for your order.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Sharing with Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in
operating and managing the Service. These service providers may have access to your personal
information and are only authorized to use it as necessary to fulfill their contractual obligations
to us. Data stored by third-party service providers serve to enhance and track website usage to
improve experience. Please see privacy policies provided by Google Analytics for further
information.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid
legal request or court order.
YouTube and Google
4.1 Use of YouTube API Services
Our website/application incorporates Google and YouTube APIs. Certain components of your Google or
YouTube accounts may be accessed by YouTube for video embeds, however, our service does not access
or store your Google or YouTube account data. Our service caches video list data directly from
YouTube for all visitors and does not access your YouTube account to personalize or change the
videos displayed. All YouTube data fetched, stored, and displayed is generic and is the same for all
website visitors. Your use of Google and YouTube is subject to the
Google Privacy Policy . You
retain the option to manage your privacy settings within your Google and/or YouTube accounts to
control the information shared with our services. This section may be updated without notice; thus,
periodic reviews are advisable. By continuing to use our services, you acknowledge and agree to the
terms outlined in this Google and YouTube API Usage section.
Our website/application does not include or directly collect or transmit your personal information
(referenced as Authorized Data by Google) in YouTube API requests. Your Google and personal
information may be accessed by the YouTube video embed widget, which are subject to the Google Privacy Policy and
the YouTube Terms of Service.
All live stream and video embeds are subject to the YouTube Terms of Service.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your
personal information. However, please be aware that no data transmission or storage method can
guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information held by us. You can also
manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. If you have any questions or requests
regarding your personal information or privacy practices, please contact us using the information
provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected
personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate measures to
remove the information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices.
We will notify through updates to this policy on this website and through regular privacy policy
agreement notifications.
Usage of this website is subject to our Privacy Policy. View our full Privacy Policy for more details.
