Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to the Gladys Porter Zoo Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible manner.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit the Gladys Porter Zoo website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our site. This information is primarily used to maintain the security and operation of our website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
Log Data
Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include:
- Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- The pages of our website that you visit
- The time and date of your visit
- The time spent on those pages
- Other statistics
Cookies
We use "cookies" to collect information and improve your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device's hard drive that help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and understand how our website is being used. You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website service, provide the service on our behalf, perform website-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Examples of such services may include:
- Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks
- Security services
Advertising
Gladys Porter Zoo does not typically engage in direct advertising campaigns that track users across third-party websites for targeted advertisements. However, we may use third-party services that could potentially use collected data for their own advertising purposes. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked from our site to understand their data practices.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
The Gladys Porter Zoo website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe that a child under 13 may have provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: