Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/27/2025

Touch Grass Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with us—online, in person, or through our programs.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Demographic Details (e.g., age range, ZIP code—if voluntarily provided)
• Event Participation (e.g., RSVPs, surveys, or feedback forms)
• Donation Info (amount, date, and method—but never full payment details; see below)
• Website Usage Data (IP address, browser type, pages visited—collected via cookies)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries or event registrations, send newsletters or updates (if you opt in), track attendance or interest in our programs, process donations securely, and improve our website and outreach.

We will never sell or rent your information.

3. How We Share Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

• With service providers (e.g., email or donation platforms) who help us operate—under strict privacy agreements
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of Touch Grass Initiative or others

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when one is set.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure storage. Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel only.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@touchgrassinitiative.org.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., financial records for donations).

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. The date of the last update is listed at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Touch Grass Initiative
Email: contact@touchgrassinitiative.org