Privacy

Privacy Policy: how we collect, use, and safeguard data.

We protect your information with the same care we bring to regenerating ecosystems. The specifics are below.

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What Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to fulfill our mission and provide you with the best possible experience.

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organization affiliation.

How We Use It:

  • Processing donations
  • Sending newsletters
  • Communication
  • Event registration

Donation Information

Donation history, payment information, tax documentation, and communication preferences.

How We Use It:

  • Tax receipts
  • Donor recognition
  • Impact reporting
  • Compliance documentation

Website Analytics

Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and device information for improvement.

How We Use It:

  • Website optimization
  • Content improvement
  • Security monitoring
  • Performance analysis

Communication Data

Email interactions, inquiry forms, survey responses, and feedback submissions.

How We Use It:

  • Customer service
  • Program development
  • Quality improvement
  • Relationship building

How We Use Your Information

Every piece of information we collect serves a specific purpose in advancing our mission of regenerative agriculture and community impact.

Mission-Related Activities

  • Processing donations and providing tax receipts
  • Sending newsletters and program updates
  • Facilitating research partnerships and collaborations
  • Organizing events, workshops, and community gatherings
  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer service

Organizational Improvement

  • Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
  • Understanding donor preferences to better serve our community
  • Measuring program effectiveness and impact
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud

Legal Basis for Processing

Consent

Newsletter subscriptions and optional communications

Contract

Donation processing and service provision

Legitimate Interest

Website analytics and security monitoring

Legal Obligation

Tax reporting and nonprofit compliance

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Information is shared only when necessary to provide services or comply with legal requirements.

Service Providers

Payment Processing

Stripe

Secure donation processing

Data shared: Payment information, billing address

Email Marketing

Mailchimp

Newsletter distribution and donor communications

Data shared: Email addresses, name, engagement metrics

Website Analytics

Google Analytics

Website performance and user experience analysis

Data shared: Page views, session duration, device information

Cloud Storage

Google Workspace

Secure data storage and internal communications

Data shared: Documents, contact information, project data

We Never: Sell your personal information • Share data for marketing • Use information for purposes not disclosed • Access your data without authorization

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

All data transmitted and stored using industry-standard encryption protocols.

Access Controls

Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access personal information.

Regular Audits

Periodic security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Data Minimization

We collect only the information necessary for stated purposes and delete data when no longer needed.

Additional Security Practices

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • • Regular software updates and security patches
  • • Multi-factor authentication for staff access
  • • Secure backup and disaster recovery systems

Organizational Measures

  • • Staff training on data protection practices
  • • Clear data handling policies and procedures
  • • Regular privacy impact assessments
  • • Incident response and breach notification protocols

Your Rights

You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information. We're committed to helping you exercise these rights promptly and effectively.

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you.

Response Time: Within 30 days

Right to Correction

Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Response Time: Within 30 days

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Response Time: Within 30 days

Right to Portability

Receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Response Time: Within 30 days

Right to Opt-out

Unsubscribe from communications or withdraw consent for data processing.

Response Time: Immediate

Right to Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information in certain circumstances.

Response Time: Within 30 days

Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions about your data, contact us using the information below.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your website experience and understand how our site is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality including navigation and security.

Always Active: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.

Opt-out Available: You can disable these through your browser settings.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

User Choice: These enhance your experience but are not essential.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes via email or website notice.

Last Updated

This privacy policy was last updated on July 1, 2025, when ZenTrust received 501(c)(3) status and began operations.