Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Palm Beach Flamingo Trust (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information obtained through our website (e.g., [your domain]) and other interactions.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
Contact and Profile Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Engagement Data: Volunteer interests, donation activity, educational event participation.
Payment Details: Billing information (credit card, bank data)—handled by secure third-party processors.
B. Automatically Collected Data
Usage Data: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time spent on pages.
Technical Data: Device type, operating system, clickstream data.
C. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies to improve site performance and for analytics, fundraising enhancers, and behavioral insights. You may opt out via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Respond to inquiries and facilitate communication.
Process donations, registrations, and volunteer applications.
Send newsletters, event updates, and relevant communications.
Support site functionality, personalization, and analytics.
Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
Your information may be shared with:
Service Providers & Processors: Payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), mailing systems, IT infrastructure partners.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal processes.
With Your Consent: If you opt-in to third-party promotions or reference requests.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., U.S. federal law or state law), you may have rights such as:
Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data.
Opting out of communications or data processing.
Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@pbfltrust.org (or your designated privacy email).
5. Data Retention & Security
Retention: We retain personal information as long as needed for our programs, legal compliance, and internal recordkeeping (typically up to 7 years post-engagement).
Security Measures: We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information.
Breach Response: In the unlikely event of a breach, we will notify impacted individuals and authorities when required.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our programs and website are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Parents or guardians must submit information on behalf of any youth participants.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party platforms (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy as needed. The updated date will be displayed at the top. Significant changes will be communicated via site notice or direct outreach.
9. How to Contact Us
Palm Beach Flamingo Trust Homepage Form
