Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 1, 2024
Offset Foundation and its affiliated companies (collectively referred to as "Offset Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you visit our websites, use our services, or interact with us. By accessing or using any of our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information received from third parties. The types of information we may collect include but are not limited to:
1.1 Information You Provide:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact information.
- Account Information: When you create an account with us, we may collect your username, password, and other account-related details.
- Financial Information: If you make a donation or payment to us, we may collect payment card information, billing address, and transaction details.
- Content: Information you provide when you communicate with us, such as emails, feedback, and inquiries.
- Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Information: We may collect information about your interactions with our websites and services, such as your IP address, device information, browser type, and browsing history.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data for analytics, marketing, and to improve your user experience.
1.3 Information Received from Third Parties:
- We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, business partners, and service providers. This information may include contact details, demographics, and interests.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and improve our services and offerings.
- To personalize your experience and present content tailored to your interests.
- To process donations, payments, and transactions.
- To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending important updates.
- To conduct research, analytics, and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- With affiliated companies in the Offset Foundation portfolio for operational and analytical purposes.
- With trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services.
- With legal authorities and other entities to comply with legal obligations.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our organization.
4. Your Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can also choose to opt-out of receiving promotional communications and cookies. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided in Section 6.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Offset Foundation, paul@offsetfoundation.org.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The date of the last update will be mentioned at the beginning of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
By using our services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any updates or changes made to it.
Thank you for entrusting us with your information and for your support in our mission to offset carbon emissions globally.