Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Friends of Chimborazo Park ("we," "us," or "our") 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 interact with our organization.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Make a donation
- Sign up for our newsletter or email updates
- Register for events or volunteer opportunities
- Contact us through our website
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and maintain donor records
- Send newsletters, event announcements, and updates about park activities
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Manage volunteer registrations and event participation
- Improve our website and online services
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Sharing Your Information
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: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations (such as payment processors), or conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect and defend the rights or property of Friends of Chimborazo Park or to protect the safety of our users or the public.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
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 Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Friends of Chimborazo Park
Email: [email protected]
Address: Chimborazo Park, 3215 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Donations and Payment Processing
Donations are processed through Zeffy, a secure third-party payment processor. When you make a donation, your payment information is transmitted directly to Zeffy and is not stored on our servers. Please review Zeffy's privacy policy for information on how they handle your payment data.