Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

AQUAGUARDSNATION ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you make a donation or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name and email address
• Billing address and phone number
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
• Donation amount and frequency preferences
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and manage your donations
• Send donation receipts and tax documentation
• Communicate about our programs, events, and impact (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL). We do not store, process, or have access to your full credit card number. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information about how they handle your data.

5. Data Sharing

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

• Payment processors (Stripe) to process donations
• Service providers who assist with our operations (email, hosting)
• Legal authorities when required by law

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

9. Cookies

Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:
Data Protection Officer
AQUAGUARDSNATION
5830 E 2nd St Ste 7000, Casper, WY 82609
Email: contact@aquaguardsnation.charity
Phone: +1 307-427-2506