Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Nosara Civic Association (NCA) website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, donate, or interact with us.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or provide us with your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation through our website
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Register for events or volunteer opportunities
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Become a member of NCA

The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your donations and send you tax receipts
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives
• Send you newsletters and updates about Nosara's conservation efforts
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission.
• Service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, etc.).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our content. Google Analytics collects anonymous information about your visit, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All payment transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections (SSL/TLS).

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as our donation platform (Bac Credomatic's YO ME UNO, Amigos of Costa Rica) and social media channels. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us