Texas Surf Conservancy (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website, make a donation, participate in sponsorship programs, or engage with our digital platforms.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Information: such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for newsletters, make a donation, or submit a sponsorship form.
Payment Information: such as billing details, collected and processed securely by our third-party provider Charity Proud. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
Technical Information: such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and usage data collected automatically through cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies.
Engagement Data: including interactions with our emails, retargeting ads, or social media pixels.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To process donations and sponsorships securely via Charity Proud.
To send communications, updates, and marketing messages via our email platform, powered by Amazon SES.
To analyze website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics.
To deliver targeted advertising and improve outreach via AdRoll Site Retargeting.
To measure engagement with our content and campaigns through the Facebook Pixel.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve your experience and measure the effectiveness of our outreach. These include:
Google Analytics – to analyze site usage and performance.
AdRoll Retargeting – to provide interest-based ads.
Facebook Pixel – to track engagement with our campaigns.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or limit tracking. You can also opt out of AdRoll retargeting ads here and manage Facebook ad preferences here.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
Service Providers: including Charity Proud, Amazon SES, Google, AdRoll, and Facebook, for the purposes described above.
Legal Compliance: if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Protection of Rights: to enforce our terms, protect our rights, and safeguard users.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All donations and sponsorship transactions are processed securely through Charity Proud.
Your Choices
You may:
Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the link provided in each email.
Opt Out of interest-based advertising through AdRoll, Facebook, or your browser settings.
Request Access, Correction, or Deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
