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Legal, Privacy & Organization Information

 

Legal, Privacy & Organization Information

The Gilded Thistle
Effective Date: 2022

The Gilded Thistle (Gilded Thistle) is a Washington State nonprofit corporation recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are dedicated to preserving and sharing history through immersive educational experiences, living history interpretation, theatrical performances, and community engagement.


Organization Information

Legal Name

Gilded Thistle

Federal Tax ID (EIN / Charity ID) 92-0591897

Mailing Address

 5813 Waverly Rd SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367


Email

admin@thegildedthistle.org

Website

The Gilded Thistle


Our Mission

The Gilded Thistle exists to educate and inspire the public through immersive historical interpretation, theatrical performance, and living history experiences.

Our volunteers research, portray, and present history in engaging ways that encourage learning, curiosity, and appreciation for the people, cultures, and traditions that shaped our world.

Our educational programming includes participation in:

  • Renaissance festivals
  • Highland Games
  • Historical reenactments
  • Living history demonstrations
  • Educational performances
  • Community outreach events
  • Workshops and public presentations

Through these activities, we strive to make history accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for audiences of all ages.


Our Programs

The Gilded Thistle supports a variety of educational and cultural programs, including:


Living History

Interactive portrayals of historical figures and daily life designed to educate the public.


Historical Performance

Theatrical presentations inspired by documented historical events and people.


Community Education

Partnerships with festivals, museums, schools, libraries, and community organizations.


Cascadia Renaissance Faire

The Gilded Thistle is the founding nonprofit organization behind the Cascadia Renaissance Faire, a family-friendly educational festival celebrating history, culture, arts, craftsmanship, music, and interactive learning.


Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Message contents

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiry.


Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This information helps maintain website security and improve performance.


How We Use Information

Information submitted through our website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Communicate regarding our programs or events
  • Improve our website
  • Maintain security
  • Meet legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information.


Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve website functionality and understand visitor traffic.

You may disable cookies within your browser settings.


Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted using GoDaddy.

If we add online donations, newsletters, event registration, or ticketing in the future, those services may be provided by trusted third-party vendors operating under their own privacy policies.


Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.


Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information submitted through our website.

No method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


Website Terms of Use

By using this website, you agree to:

  • Use the website lawfully.
  • Respect all copyrights and trademarks.
  • Not attempt unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Not interfere with website operations.

Website content may be updated without notice.


Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, website content, logos, graphics, photographs, and written materials are the property of The Gilded Thistle or are used with permission.

Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited without written permission.


External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.


Accessibility Statement

The Gilded Thistle is committed to making our website and public programs as accessible as reasonably possible.

If you encounter barriers while using our website or attending one of our programs, please contact us so we can work toward an appropriate accommodation.


Changes to this Policy

This page may be updated periodically.

The revised version becomes effective immediately upon posting.


Contact Us

The Gilded Thistle

Physical Address

 5813 Waverly Rd SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367

Email

admin@thegildedthistle.org

Website

The Gilded Thistle


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