Native Movement Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 26, 2025

At Native Movement, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental and social justice, we value transparency and accountability in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the personal information we collect through our website (www.nativemovement.org), events, programs, and other interactions with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide when you donate, sign up for our newsletter, register for events, volunteer, or engage with our campaigns.

  • Non-Personal Information: This includes anonymized data such as website usage statistics, IP addresses, browser types, and device information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

  • Donation and Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment details (e.g., credit card information) through secure third-party payment processors. Native Movement does not store full payment information.

  • Event and Program Information: Information you provide when registering for events, workshops, or advocacy programs, such as your interests, affiliations, or demographic information (optional).

  • Communications: Information you share when contacting us via email, social media, or other channels, including feedback, inquiries, or survey responses.

  • User-Generated Content: Photos, stories, or other content you submit for campaigns, events, or social media, with your consent.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our website, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, or communicate with us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that track website usage to improve user experience.

  • From Third Parties: Through trusted partners, such as payment processors, event platforms, or advocacy tools, when you interact with Native Movement through their services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to support our mission of advancing environmental and social justice. Specifically, we may use your information to:

  • Process donations and send acknowledgment receipts.

  • Send newsletters, updates, and alerts about our campaigns, events, and advocacy opportunities.

  • Organize and promote events, workshops, or training sessions.

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback.

  • Analyze website and program performance to improve our services.

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the security of our systems.

We will not use your information for purposes unrelated to our mission without your explicit consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information and do not sell, trade, or rent it to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, or event management tools) who assist us in operating our programs. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the services they provide to us.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or to comply with applicable regulations.

  • Advocacy Partners: With your consent, we may share limited information (e.g., your name and email) with like-minded organizations for joint advocacy campaigns aligned with our mission.

  • Public Content: If you submit content (e.g., photos or testimonials) for public campaigns or social media, we may share it publicly with your permission.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your personal information. You may:

  • Opt Out: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or contacting us directly.

  • Access or Update: Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [insert contact email].

  • Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our website’s cookie consent tool.

  • Do Not Track: Our website respects “Do Not Track” signals, where applicable.

If you are in a jurisdiction with specific privacy laws (e.g., GDPR for EU residents or CCPA for California residents), you may have additional rights, such as requesting a copy of your data or restricting certain uses. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or breaches.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may keep donation records for financial reporting purposes or email preferences until you unsubscribe.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy please contact us at 907-328-0582