Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance (“Organization,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation details

  • Event registration information

  • Volunteer inquiry information

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • General location data (such as city/state)

  • Website usage analytics

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Process donations

  • Send receipts and confirmations

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Share newsletters, updates, and event announcements

  • Manage volunteer or membership communications

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Support our mission and outreach efforts

  • Meet legal or financial recordkeeping obligations

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Online donations may be processed through a secure third-party payment provider. We do not store full credit card or payment information on our website servers.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party payment processors used on the site.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send occasional updates, fundraising appeals, event invitations, or organization news.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We do not sell or rent your personal information or email address lists to third parties.

5. Sharing Information

We may share information only when necessary to operate our organization and website, such as with:

  • Email service providers

  • Donation/payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Event management tools

  • Professional advisors when required

These service providers are expected to handle information appropriately.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand site traffic, and enhance user experience.

You may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no website or online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us.

9. External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

10. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Update your contact information

  • Ask questions about your data

  • Request removal from email communications

  • Inquire about personal information you have submitted

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

[Organization Name]
[Mailing Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]