Privacy Policy – Effective Date: Sept, 1 2025

Nature Reserve of Orange County, managed by the Natural Communities Coalition respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our organization, whether through our website, events, or programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information – such as name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment details (for donations).
• Non-Personal Information – such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage statistics.
• Voluntary Information – such as preferences, feedback, or survey responses you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue receipts.
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and campaigns.
• Improve our services and website functionality.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Share success stories and impact updates (only with your consent if personal identifiers are used).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or deliver services (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws or protect rights, safety, or property.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correct or update your personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).
• Opt out of receiving communications from us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us info@occonservation.org

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Nature Communities Coalition
13042 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
714-973-6654