Privacy

Effective Date: 03/15/2025

1. Introduction

At The Bodhi Tree (TBT), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a donation, shop with us, or engage with our programs.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

A. Personal Information (provided by you)

• Contact details – Name, email address, phone number

• Billing & shipping information – If you make a donation or purchase

• Payment details – Handled securely by third-party processors (we do not store credit card details)

• Volunteer & membership information – If you sign up to volunteer or become a member

• User-generated content – Comments, letters to trees, or other submissions

B. Automatically Collected Information (via cookies and analytics tools)

• IP address & device type

• Browser & operating system

• Website interactions & usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Process donations, memberships, and purchases
Provide updates & respond to inquiries
Improve our website & conservation programs
Send newsletters & conservation news (if you opt-in)
Ensure security & prevent fraud

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking

TBT uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze site traffic, personalize content, and improve functionality. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for:

• Payments (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

• Email communications (e.g., Mailchimp)

• Analytics & website performance (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers are required to protect your data and comply with privacy laws.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal data online.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe anytime)

• Request data removal (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Children’s Privacy

TBT does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If a child provides personal data, we will delete it upon request.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify users if necessary.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us at:

hi@thebodhitree.org