Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

Introduction

EcoRise Collective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for events or volunteer opportunities
  • Make a donation
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our website
  • Apply for employment or partnership opportunities

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send tax receipts
  • Coordinate volunteer activities and event registrations
  • Send newsletters and program updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
  • Analyze website usage and optimize user experience

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing, email delivery, and website hosting
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@ecorisecollective.org

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

EcoRise Collective

450 Green Valley Road

Springfield, CA 94102

Email: privacy@ecorisecollective.org

Phone: (555) 123-4567