Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name and email address (e.g., newsletter, surveys)
Donation information (processed securely via third-party providers)
General website usage data (cookies, analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Communicate updates about the project
Respond to inquiries
Process donations
Improve our website and outreach

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms, e-transfers, or it is possible to organize or cash/cheque drop-off by contacting us directly.
We do not store your full payment details on our servers.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Understand how visitors use the site
Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use services like:

Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These services have their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

You can:

Request access to your personal data
Ask us to correct or delete your information
Unsubscribe from emails at any time

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: kootenayholds@gmail.com