FORESTREGEN
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 12/1/2023
Forest Regen Climate Initiative (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is a forest and climate non-profit organization committed to preserving and regenerating forests and combating climate change. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal data directly from you when you interact with Forest Regen Climate Initiative, such as when you visit our website, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in a campaign, or contact us via email or phone. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact information (name, address, email address, phone number)
- Payment details (if you make a donation)
- Demographic information (age, gender, location)
- Communication preferences
2. Use of Personal Information
We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you regarding our initiatives, campaigns, events, and news updates
- To process and acknowledge your donations
- To personalize and improve your experience with our services
- To analyze and gather insights on the effectiveness of our campaigns and website
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We only disclose your personal information in limited circumstances, which include:
- With your consent
- To trusted third-party service providers who assist us with various business operations, such as payment processing, email communications, or data analysis
- In response to a legal request, court order, or applicable law
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets (if applicable)
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage can guarantee complete security. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information, and you provide it at your own risk.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. When determining the retention period, we consider legal requirements, the nature of the information, and the purpose of processing.
6. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws, which may include:
- The right to access and rectify your personal information
- The right to request erasure of your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (if applicable)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that operate independently from us. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
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By using our services or providing personal information to us, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.