Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
EVERY TREE ("we," "our," or "us") is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, make a donation, or otherwise engage with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
- Donation and payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Registration and program participation information
- Communication preferences
Non-Personal Information
- Browser type, device information, and operating system
- Website usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site
- Aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you personally
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and manage programs, services, and events
- Process donations and issue tax acknowledgements
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and program information
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website, programs, and outreach efforts
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or managing communications
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization, participants, or others
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our programs may serve children and individuals with disabilities. We collect personal information about minors only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and solely for program-related purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.