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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (“Coalition,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you interact with our websites, social media pages, marketing campaigns, events, or any other services that link to this Policy (collectively, the “Service”).

Quick Summary

  • We collect information you provide to us, as well as data from your browser/device and third-party sources.
  • We use this data to operate and improve our services, process donations, communicate with you, and comply with the law.
  • You can opt out of marketing communications anytime.
  • We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and service functionality.
  • We may share your data with partners, service providers, or as required by law.
  • Your data may be transferred to or stored in the U.S., even if you are located elsewhere.

Personal Information We Collect

  1. Information You Provide

We may collect the following types of personal information directly from you:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing and billing address, professional title, and organization name.
  • Demographics: City, state, country, and postal code.
  • Communications: Messages or feedback you send to us, including interactions via social media.
  • Marketing Preferences: Your choices about receiving marketing messages and how you engage with them.
  • Donations: Information related to donations you make, including donation history. (Note: Payment information is collected and processed by third-party platforms like PayPal.)
  • Other Information: Any other information you provide voluntarily, which we’ll use as described in this Privacy Policy.
  1. Information from Third Parties

We may supplement the information we collect with data from:

  • Public Sources: Government databases, public records, and social media platforms.
  • Partners: Event co-sponsors and joint marketing collaborators.
  1. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we (and our partners) may automatically collect data through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device model, screen resolution, language settings, mobile network info, etc.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, navigation patterns, referring websites, and email interactions.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    • Cookies: Session and persistent cookies may be placed by us or third parties to store preferences and track usage.
    • Local Storage: Technologies like HTML5 store data for app functionality.
    • Pixel Tags / Clear GIFs: Track your engagement with emails or web content.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery and Operations

To:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Communicate with you (including updates, alerts, or support)
  • Process donations and send related receipts
  • Customize your experience based on your preferences
  1. Research and Development

To:

  • Improve and develop our services
  • Create anonymized or aggregated data sets for internal use
  1. Marketing and Communications

To:

  • Send you promotional emails or updates from us or our partners
  • Provide content or event information that may interest you
  • You may opt out at any time (see “Your Choices” below)
  1. Analytics and Service Improvement

To:

  • Analyze usage and traffic
  • Understand visitor behavior and optimize our site and outreach efforts
  1. Legal Compliance and Protection

To:

  • Comply with applicable laws and legal requests
  • Protect rights, privacy, safety, and property
  • Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access
  1. With Your Consent

In certain cases, we may ask for your consent to collect or use your information, as required by law.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who support our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, marketing, IT).
  • Donation Platforms: Payment processors like PayPal, who collect and process donations on our behalf.
  • Partners: Organizations we collaborate with for events or campaigns. They may use your information for internal purposes or to contact you directly.
  • Advertisers and Promotions: If you participate in a co-branded event or opt in to receive offers.
  • Professional Advisors: Legal, accounting, insurance, and financial consultants.
  • Government or Legal Authorities: To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with fundraising, mergers, or asset transfers, we may share your data with potential or actual business partners.

Your Choices

  • Email Preferences: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any message or by contacting us.
  • Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to reject or delete cookies. Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more info.
  • Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals.
  • Declining to Provide Info: Some features may not work if you withhold required information.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may link to third-party websites or services. We don’t control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where privacy laws may differ. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred outside your country.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us. We will delete any such data as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and post the changes here. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you agree to the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks

  • Email
  • Mail: The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Unit 77436, Washington, DC 20013
  • Main Office Phone: (202) 819-8622