1. Introduction

The Native American Land Conservancy ("NALC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, safeguard, and retain information collected through our website located at www.nativeamericanland.org ("Website"), as well as through related online services, forms, communications, and interactions.

Our mission is to acquire, preserve, protect, and steward culturally significant lands and natural resources through partnerships with Tribal Nations, governmental agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities. We recognize that maintaining the trust of our supporters, partners, volunteers, and visitors includes protecting the privacy of their personal information.

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with our Website.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Contact us through our website.

• Complete a contact form.

• Submit a volunteer application.

• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list.

• Register for an event.

• Request information about our programs.

• Communicate with us by email or through our Website.

Depending on your interaction, information collected may include:

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Organization, Tribal affiliation, or employer (if voluntarily provided)

• Information contained within messages you submit

• Volunteer application information

• Event registration information

• Newsletter subscription preferences

• Any additional information you voluntarily choose to provide.

You are not required to submit personal information simply to browse our Website.

3. Donations

NALC accepts online donations through Network for Good.

When you select the "Donate" option on our Website, you are redirected to Network for Good's secure donation platform.

Payment information, including credit card numbers, banking information, and payment processing data, is collected and processed directly by Network for Good. NALC does not collect, receive, store, or have access to your complete payment card information.

Your donation is subject to Network for Good's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which we encourage you to review before submitting payment.

4. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through Wix and its integrated technologies.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages viewed

• Date and time of your visit

• Referring website

• Time spent on pages

• Navigation patterns

• General geographic region

• Website performance information

• Diagnostic information

This information is generally collected in aggregate form and is used to better understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our online services.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix and its integrated services.

Cookies help us:

• Operate and maintain the Website.

• Improve functionality.

• Remember visitor preferences.

• Analyze website performance.

• Understand visitor behavior.

• Improve user experience.

Our Website utilizes Wix Analytics and may also utilize Google Analytics or comparable analytics technologies made available through the Wix platform.

These services help us understand general website traffic and visitor interactions. Information collected through analytics is not used by NALC for behavioral advertising or targeted advertising.

Most internet browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

6. Email Communications and Newsletters

Individuals may voluntarily subscribe to receive newsletters, announcements, updates, event information, and other communications from NALC.

We currently maintain subscriber information for communication purposes and may periodically distribute newsletters or organizational updates.

Recipients may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in email communications or by contacting us directly.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade our mailing lists.

7. Volunteer and Contact Forms

Information submitted through volunteer applications, contact forms, event registration forms, or similar online forms is used solely to:

• Respond to inquiries.

• Evaluate volunteer opportunities.

• Coordinate events.

• Provide requested information.

• Communicate regarding NALC programs.

• Support our charitable mission.

Please do not submit confidential or highly sensitive personal information through general contact forms unless specifically requested.

8. How We Use Personal Information

NALC may use information collected through our Website to:

• Respond to inquiries.

• Process volunteer requests.

• Register participants for events.

• Send newsletters and organizational updates.

• Improve our Website.

• Analyze Website usage.

• Maintain Website security.

• Detect fraud or misuse.

• Comply with legal obligations.

• Maintain donor and organizational records.

• Further the charitable mission of NALC.

9. Information Sharing

NALC values your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or exchange personal information for monetary consideration or for commercial marketing purposes.

We may disclose information only when reasonably necessary to trusted third parties that assist us in operating our organization or Website, including:

• Wix

• Network for Good

• Future email communication providers

• Information technology service providers

• Professional advisors

• Auditors

• Legal counsel

• Government agencies when required by law

These service providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

10. Data Retention

NALC retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to communications.

• Maintain organizational records.

• Comply with applicable law.

• Meet accounting and financial recordkeeping obligations.

• Maintain donor history.

• Support our charitable operations.

Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with our record retention practices.

11. Data Security

NALC maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Despite these efforts, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If NALC becomes aware of a security incident involving personal information, we will respond in accordance with applicable federal and California law, including providing notification when legally required.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under thirteen (13) years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under thirteen without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including:

• Network for Good

• Government agencies

• Tribal governments

• Educational institutions

• Conservation organizations

• Funding partners

• Community organizations

NALC is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

14. California Privacy Information

NALC is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Although the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), generally applies to qualifying for-profit businesses and not nonprofit organizations such as NALC, we are committed to transparency regarding our privacy practices.

Individuals may contact us to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about them.

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational record retention requirements.

• Ask questions regarding our privacy practices.

We will evaluate and respond to requests consistent with applicable law.

NALC does not disclose personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

15. Do Not Track

Some internet browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing Do Not Track technology, our Website does not currently respond differently when such browser signals are received.

16. International Visitors

Our Website is intended primarily for individuals located within the United States.

If you access our Website from another country, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored within the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

17. Accessibility

NALC is committed to providing an accessible website for all users.

If you require this Privacy Policy in an alternative format or experience difficulty accessing any portion of our Website, please contact us at info@nativeamericanland.org, and we will make reasonable efforts to provide assistance.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

NALC may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

19. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us:

Native American Land Conservancy

300 S. Highland Springs Ave., Suite 6C #279
Banning, California 92220
United States

Email: info@nativeamericanland.org

Website: https://www.nativeamericanland.org

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