Effective Date: 4/1/2023
1. Introduction
Dive Into Nature (referred to as "DIN," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, services, and programs.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from you, including:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other identifying information when you provide it voluntarily.
- Payment Information: When you make donations, we collect payment information such as credit card details, but we do not store this information on our servers. Payment transactions are processed securely by our trusted payment service providers.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information about your use of our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Donations: To process your donations, provide you with donation receipts, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates about our activities, and send you relevant information about DIN.
- Website Improvement: To enhance and personalize your experience on our website, analyze website traffic, and identify trends and usage patterns.
- Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications about our programs, events, and fundraising efforts. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our activities.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights or those of others, or in response to legal requests or court orders.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Your Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
- Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at [insert contact information].
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@diveintonature.org