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Swan Conservation Trust Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Swan Conservation Trust ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the swantrust.org website ("Site").

 

Information We Collect

 

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register for an event, make a donation, fill out a form, or subscribe to a newsletter. The information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Credit card information for donations (handled by a secure third-party processor)

We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

 

How We Use Collected Information

 

Swan Conservation Trust may collect and use Users' personal information for the following purposes:

  • To run and operate our Site: We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly.

  • To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

  • To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

  • To process donations: We may use the information Users provide about themselves when making a donation to provide service to that donation. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

  • To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their donation or inquiry. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and other requests. If a User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include organization news, updates, or event information. The User can unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any time.

 

How We Protect Your Information

 

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL-secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

 

Sharing Your Personal Information

 

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

 

Third-Party Websites

 

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

The Swan Conservation Trust has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

 

Your Acceptance of These Terms

 

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

This document was last updated on September 21, 2025.

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