PRIVACY POLICY.

Effective Date: May 2025

Essential Earth Futures (EEF) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, volunteers, donors, and community partners. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data.

1. Legal Disclaimer

The information provided in this Privacy Policy is for general purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. The contents reflect high-level explanations of how we handle user information through our website. We encourage you to consult a legal professional to ensure this policy complies with relevant laws applicable to your region, operations, or specific circumstances.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact information you provide through contact forms, donation pages, volunteer signups, or event registrations.
Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
Donation or Payment Details: If applicable, payment and billing information is collected through secure third-party platforms and is not stored on our servers.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

Website forms (e.g., "Get Involved," "Make an Impact," donation forms)
Email newsletter signups
Event registrations or ticket purchases
Volunteer or partnership inquiries
Cookies and tracking technologies for website optimization

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries or process volunteer/donation requests
Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations
Improve user experience and site performance
Comply with legal obligations and fundraising best practices

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for the following purposes:

Processing online donations or ticket sales (e.g., payment processors)
Email marketing or newsletter distribution (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics and website performance tracking (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties are only given access to the data necessary to perform their specific services and are obligated to protect your information.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location and the applicable privacy laws (such as the GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Opt out of receiving marketing emails
Request a copy of your information or restrict its use
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

7. Children's Privacy

Essential Earth Futures does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information without such consent, we will promptly delete it.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience, monitor website performance, and provide relevant content. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Essential Earth Futures
📧 Email: [Insert Email Address]
📍 Mailing Address: [Insert Mailing Address]