Privacy Policy

Introduction

Demarest Nature Center ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with our organization.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for programs or events
• Become a member
• Make a donation
• Volunteer with our organization
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out a contact form
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)
• Emergency contact information (for program participants)
• Demographic information (age, interests) when voluntarily provided

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process memberships, donations, and program registrations
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and organizational updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Process volunteer applications and coordinate volunteer activities
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain records for tax and accounting purposes
• Ensure safety and security at our programs and facilities

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, or conducting our business. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are retained for tax and accounting purposes as required by applicable regulations.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and regulatory obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our programs serve children, but our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

Photography and Media

We may take photographs or video recordings at our programs and events for promotional and educational purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform staff at the beginning of the program or event.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Demarest Nature Center
90 Park Street
Demarest, NJ 07627
Email: [email protected]