Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: May 12, 2026

Welcome to Back 40 Collective (“Back 40 Collective,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website, attending our events, or interacting with our organization.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name 
• Email address 
• Phone number 
• Organization name 
• Mailing address 
• Event registration details 
• Donation information 
• Volunteer sign-up information 

Automatically Collected Information

When visiting our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address 
• Browser type 
• Device information 
• Pages visited 
• Date and time of access 
• Referral sources 

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Communication about events, volunteer opportunities, and organization updates 
• Respond to inquiries or requests 
• Process donations or registrations 
• Improve our website and outreach efforts 
• Promote stewardship initiatives and community engagement 
• Maintain the safety and integrity of our website and organization 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Email Communications

By submitting your contact information, you may receive:

• Event announcements 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Organization updates 
• Fundraising or sponsorship information 

You may unsubscribe from communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

Donations & Payment Information

If donations are processed through third-party payment providers, your financial information is handled securely by those providers. Back 40 Collective does not store full payment card information on our servers.

Photos & Media

Photos and videos may be taken during events, cleanups, or gatherings for promotional, educational, and social media purposes. By participating in public events, you acknowledge that your image may appear in organization content unless otherwise requested.

If you wish to request removal of specific media, please contact us.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve performance. These tools may collect anonymous usage information.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Back 40 Collective
Email: danc@back40collective.org

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