Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/21/24

Cresta Coastal Network (we) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [Website URL], and any other online service where this Privacy Policy is posted (collectively, the “Website”).

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register for events, make a donation, sign up for newsletters, or otherwise engage with our services.

• Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, such as browser type, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To process and acknowledge donations

• To send periodic emails, newsletters, or other information you have requested

• To improve our website and services

• To respond to inquiries or provide customer support

• To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on our website

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential

• To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes

• If required, to protect and defend the rights or property of [Nonprofit Organization’s Name]

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer, though this may affect certain features or functionality of the site.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, and the updated effective date will be reflected at the top of the document.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Cresta Coastal Network, a Project of The Ocean Foundation
718 Eva Street, Durham, NC 27701
fmbretos@gmail.com
(305)968-8457