Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Mangrove Action Project is a US registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. EIN: 20-0833537
Privacy
Mangrove Action Project (“MAP,” “we,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
What We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily submitted by you. This may include:
Newsletter sign-up: Name and email address
Donations: Name, email address, mailing address, and payment details
We do not collect sensitive personal data or any other information beyond what you choose to provide.
How We Use Your Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
To process and acknowledge donations
To send donation receipts and year-end summaries
To communicate updates, newsletters, and occasional event invitations (if you’ve opted in)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or any other purposes.
Presumption of Privacy
We presume that any visitor to our website — or donor to Mangrove Action Project — does not wish to have their information shared outside of our organization. We honor that presumption by collecting only necessary information and keeping it confidential.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party tools:
Kindful (by Bloomerang): To securely process and manage online donations
Google Analytics: To help us understand how our website is used and improve user experience
These providers may process limited personal data on our behalf, but only as necessary to provide their services. They are not permitted to use this data for any other purpose.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to gather basic analytics data through Google Analytics. These cookies do not collect personal data unless you voluntarily submit it.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. For users in jurisdictions requiring consent (e.g., the EU), we provide a cookie consent banner to manage preferences.
Your Rights
If you reside in the European Union, United Kingdom, California, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Object to certain data uses
File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To make such a request, please contact us at: info@mangroveactionproject.org
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We take reasonable precautions to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and communications are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. Updates will be posted here, with the revised date at the top.
Copyright
The content and works published on this website are governed by the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any duplication, processing, distribution, or utilization beyond the scope of copyright law requires prior written consent from the author(s).
Contact
Mangrove Action Project
1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98107
USA
info@mangroveactionproject.org
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