Last updated August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Howell Conservation Fund ("HCF," "we," "us," or "our") collects through howellconservation.org (the "Site"), how we use it, and how we protect it. Your privacy is important to HCF. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. We may update this Policy from time to time; the current version will always be posted on this page with its effective date.
We collect two general categories of information: information gathered automatically as you use the Site, and personal information you choose to give us.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our servers automatically log standard technical data such as browser type and IP address. We may also use cookies, pixel tags, and similar analytics technologies to understand how visitors use the Site, for example, which page referred you here, your general location, and which pages you view. This data does not identify you personally.
Use of Google Analytics
We also use Google Analytics to automatically collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use this information to analyze website traffic and improve our website and services.
More information about Google Analytics Terms is found here: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
More information about Google Analytics policy for data privacy and security is found here: https://support.google.com/analytics/topic/2919631?hl=en&ref_topic=1008008,3544742,2986333,&sjid=10718111382715055964-NC
Personal Information
If you contact us, sign up for updates, or make a donation, we may collect information such as your name, email address, mailing address, organization, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is collected with your consent. If you are a grantee, donor, or partner, we may also collect information necessary to verify your identity or process a transaction.
We use aggregated, anonymous data about Site usage to understand our audience and improve the Site's functionality. We treat any personal information you give us as confidential, and use it only to respond to your inquiry, process your request, fulfill a donation, or otherwise provide the information or service you asked for.
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it only: (a) with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site or process donations, under obligations to protect your data; (b) when required by law, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud; or (c) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of some or all of our assets. Third-party analytics providers may see aggregate, anonymized usage data.
We will never sell, share, or trade a donor's name or personal information with any other organization, and we do not send mailings to donors on behalf of third parties. This commitment applies to all information we receive, whether online, offline, or through written or verbal communication. Where donations are processed through a third-party payment provider, your information is used only as necessary to complete and record that donation.
We take reasonable measures to protect the information in our care. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access.
The Site may link to third-party websites, including project partners and personal or organizational blogs. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites, and this Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
You may decline cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly as a result. You may opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at info@howellconservation.org.
Howell Conservation Fund's tax-exempt purpose is to provide environmental conservation through sustainable solutions and education. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. law under our 501(c)(3) public charity status. EIN: 84-2776877.