Privacy Policy
Effective: January 1, 2024
This privacy policy applies to the website, mobile applications, and services of Friends of Winter Pond, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us through forms, surveys, applications, registration, emails, phone calls, postal mail, and other means. This may include your name, contact information, demographic information, interests, program participation details, donation history, and other information relevant to your use of our services.
We also automatically collect information about use of our website and services. This may include IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, information on actions taken or pages visited, and dates and times of activity. This helps us analyze visitor traffic and usage patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and administer our programs, services, and website
Process donations and other financial transactions
Communicate with you and respond to your requests and inquiries
Analyze trends and usage of our website and services
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We only use your personal information as permitted by law. We do not sell, lease, share, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy.
Sharing and Disclosure
We share and disclose information about visitors and donors for the following purposes:
Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers (both within and outside the USA) that perform services and process transactions on our behalf. Service providers are required to keep information confidential and secure and may only use your information as instructed by us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, for example in response to a court order or subpoena.
How We Protect Information
We use reasonable security measures to protect against loss, unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or other misuse of your information. This includes physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of all information.
Links to Other Sites
Our website and services may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each site you visit.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems. Contact us if you believe we may have unintentionally collected such information.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. We encourage visitors to frequently review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Contacting Us
If you have questions about this policy or use of your information, please email us at friendsofwinterpond@gmail.com or write to:
Friends of Winter Pond
P.O. Box 342
Winchester, MA 01890