Privacy Policy

Our commitment to transparency and protecting your digital ecosystem

Your Privacy Matters

At Stewards of Urban Lakes, we believe in preserving not only our natural water ecosystems but also your digital privacy. Our approach is simple: we collect only what's necessary, we're transparent about our practices, and we prioritize your privacy above all.

Last Updated: March 2, 2025

Our Privacy Principles

We approach privacy with the same care and attention we give to our lakes

No Tracking

We do not use cookies or any tracking technologies to monitor your behavior on our website. Your browsing experience remains private and untracked.

Data Minimalism

We only collect information that's absolutely necessary for the functioning of our website. No personal data is stored unless explicitly provided by you through forms.

Secure Infrastructure

Our website is built on Next.js and hosted on Vercel, utilizing modern security practices to ensure your data remains protected during your visit.

Information We Don't Collect

Unlike many websites, we do not collect:

Personal identifiers such as names or email addresses (unless voluntarily provided through contact forms)
IP addresses or location data
Browsing behavior or click patterns
Device information or browser details
Cookies or similar tracking technologies

Information You Provide

There are limited circumstances where you may voluntarily provide information to us:

Contact Forms: If you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. This data is not stored longer than necessary to address your request.
Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Donations: When making donations, you are redirected to our secure payment processor. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

Technical Implementation

Our website is built using Next.js and hosted on Vercel's infrastructure:

We use Vercel's hosting services, which may collect anonymous usage metrics to improve performance.
These metrics contain no personally identifiable information and are used solely to ensure optimal website functionality.
We do not implement Vercel Analytics or any other analytics tools that could track user behavior.
Our codebase is regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with our privacy commitments.

Your Rights

Since we collect minimal information, your privacy rights are inherently protected. However, you still have the right to:

Request information about any data we may have collected about you
Request deletion of any data we may have collected about you
Opt out of communications at any time
Contact us with any privacy concerns or questions

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@stewardsofurbanlakes.org.

Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Questions About Our Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to transparency and are happy to provide any additional information you need.