Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 19, 2024.
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects the privacy of our website visitors and is committed to safeguarding it. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
A. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your personal information collected through our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
B. Collecting Personal Information
We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal information:
- Information about your device and browsing activity, including geographical location, browser type and version, and operating system.
- Website usage information, such as referral source, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
- Information you provide by filling out forms, including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
By submitting forms or contacting us, you agree to receive future communications, including emails, which will include an option to opt-out or unsubscribe at any time.
C. Using Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Administering and maintaining our website and organizational operations.
- Processing membership information, donations, and volunteer sign-ups.
- Sending communications you have specifically requested, such as newsletters, event updates, or donation receipts.
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
We will not supply your personal information to any third party for their direct marketing purposes without your express consent.
D. Disclosing Your Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:
- To our employees, volunteers, agents, service providers, or partners as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
- To comply with legal obligations, including in connection with legal proceedings or regulatory requirements.
- To establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights (including for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk).
E. Retaining Personal Information
- We will not retain your personal information for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it is collected.
- We may retain personal information:
- As required by law.
- If relevant to any ongoing or potential legal proceedings.
- To establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
F. Security of Your Personal Information
- We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information.
- All personal information you provide is stored on secure servers protected by passwords and firewalls.
While we implement strong security measures, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
G. Amendments
We may update this policy periodically by publishing a new version on our website. Please review this page occasionally to ensure you understand any changes. We may also notify you of changes by email.
H. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Opt out of future email communications by following the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
I. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.
J. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us track your usage of the website.
- Types of Cookies We Use:
- We use Google Analytics (GA4) first-party cookies to track page views, scroll behavior, outbound clicks, site searches, and form interactions.
- Managing Cookies:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can learn more about managing cookies at
www.allaboutcookies.org. - Disabling cookies may negatively impact the functionality of this website.
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can learn more about managing cookies at
- Types of Cookies We Use:
- We use Google Analytics (GA4) first-party cookies to track page views, scroll behavior, outbound clicks, site searches, and form interactions.
- Managing Cookies:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can learn more about managing cookies at www.allabout cookies.org .
- Disabling cookies may negatively impact the functionality of this website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: +1 914-967-8720
Email: admin@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
Consent
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.