Desert Stone Sanctuary

Privacy Policy

Who we are

Desert Stone Sanctuary is a non-profit Arizona tax-exempt organization.
Our website address is: https://desertstonesanctuary.org.

Effective Date:

Desert Stone Sanctuary (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit forms, make donations, or otherwise engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: When you submit a contact form or volunteer inquiry, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any other information you choose to provide.
  • Donation Information: When you make a donation through our form (processed via Square), we collect your name, email address, and donation details. Your payment information is handled securely by Square and is not stored on our servers.
  • Mailing List: If you opt-in, we collect your email address to send occasional updates, newsletters, and announcements.
  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about your visit, such as pages visited, time spent on site, device information, and browser type. This data helps us improve the website experience.
  • Spam Prevention: We use tools like Akismet and Google reCAPTCHA to reduce spam and abuse. These services may analyze the data you submit and your behavior on the site for this purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or volunteer submissions
  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Communicate with you if you opt into our mailing list
  • Monitor and improve website performance and user experience
  • Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners like Square (for donations), Google Analytics (for site analytics), and email service providers (for mailing list communications) help us operate and improve our services.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. These may be set by us or by third-party services such as Google Analytics or embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube).

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

5. Embedded and External Content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) and links to third-party websites or social media platforms. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.

6. Data Security

Our website is protected with an SSL certificate to ensure your data is encrypted during transmission. We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide from unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. Your Choices

Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails. Access or Deletion Requests: If you would like to request access to or deletion of your personal data, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us