Privacy Policy for Save the Water™
At Save the Water™, accessible from https://savethewater.org, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Save the Water™ and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at hradmin@savethewater.org
Save the Water™ follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Save the Water™.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Save the Water™, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that Save the Water™ has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Save the Water™’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You may find a complete list of these Privacy Policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Save the Water™ does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collected in Save the Water™. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
This statement outlines Save the Water’s™ Privacy Policy regarding payment processing systems such as PayPal.com and Ko-fi.com, as well as the collection and usage of personal information from donors. Save the Water™ recognizes and prioritizes the privacy and security of its donors, and this statement aims to provide transparency and assurance in relation to the handling of sensitive data.
- Third-Party Payment Systems: Save the Water™ employs trusted third-party payment systems, specifically PayPal.com and Ko-fi.com, for processing donations. It is important to note that Save the Water™ does not have access to any credit or debit card details submitted during the donation process. The responsibility for securely processing and storing this sensitive financial information lies solely with PayPal.com and Ko-fi.com.
- Collection of Name and Email Address: To express gratitude and send thank you letters for each donation, Save the Water™ captures the name and email addresses of donors. This information is collected through the PayPal.com and Ko-fi.com platforms. It is important to emphasize that the sole purpose of capturing this data is for acknowledging donations and expressing appreciation to the respective donors.
- Usage of Donor Information: Save the Water™ strictly utilizes the name and email addresses of donors solely for the purpose of sending thank you letters. This information is not shared, sold, or disclosed to any third parties for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Save the Water™ is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of donor information.
Save the Water™ understands the importance of complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy statement regarding payment processing, data collection, and usage is in accordance with relevant privacy legislation, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
If you have any inquiries, concerns, or require further information about Save the Water’s™ Privacy Policy, payment processing, or the handling of your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value your trust and support as we strive towards our mission of preserving and safeguarding water resources.
