Privacy Policy for Penguins International
Last Updated: September 28, 2023
Introduction
Welcome to the privacy policy for Penguins International (“we”, “us”, “our”), a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of penguin habitats. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, donate, sign up for newsletters, or engage with our services in any way. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Personal Information
We collect the following personal information:
- Your name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (when making a donation)
Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
Why We Collect It
We collect your personal information for:
- Processing donations
- Sending updates and newsletters
- Answering your queries and providing customer support
- Internal record-keeping
- Improving our website and services
Non-personal information is collected for:
- Analytics and performance optimization
- Enhancing user experience
- Troubleshooting and website security
Comments and Media
We do not currently collect data through comments or user-uploaded media.
Contact Forms
Our contact forms capture the data you enter for the purpose of responding to your inquiries. We retain contact form submissions for a period of 5 years for customer service reasons but do not use the information submitted for marketing purposes.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analytics.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
- Email service providers
All third-party providers have their own privacy policies, which can be accessed through their respective websites.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Contact form entries: 5 years
- Analytics records: 7 years
- Donation records: 10 years
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct incorrect data
- Delete your data
- Opt-out of receiving newsletters
How We Protect Your Data
We have implemented:
- Encryption techniques
- Secure servers
- Staff training in data protection
Data Breach Procedures
We have protocols for:
- Internal reporting
- Contact mechanisms for affected parties
- Bug bounties for discovering vulnerabilities
Third Parties We Receive Data From
We do not currently receive data about users from third parties.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling with user data.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a non-profit organization, we are not subject to additional industry-specific privacy laws.
Contact Information for Privacy-Specific Concerns
Data Protection Officer:
Name: Luke Isakson
Email: [email protected]
For any additional queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided above. Thank you for supporting Penguins International in our mission to conserve and preserve penguin habitats.
