Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/09/2024

Walking the Vine is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and donors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information when you visit our website or make a donation.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit our website. This information helps us improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Donation Processing: We use your personal information to process your donations, issue receipts, and provide you with updates about our work.
Communication: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, and other information related to our mission. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Website Improvement: Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information to improve the website’s functionality.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in processing donations, managing our website, or communicating with our donors. These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Children’s Privacy

Walking the Vine’s website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the jurisdiction where our servers are located, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a jurisdiction that may not have the same data protection laws as your home country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

By using our website and providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy