Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 3, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Kinship Earth ("Kinship Earth," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and store your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information when you visit www.kinshipearth.org (the "Site"), engage with our content, sign up for newsletters, donate, or participate in our programs. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
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Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when signing up for newsletters, event registrations, or inquiries.
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Donation Information when you contribute to Kinship Earth. This may include your payment details (handled securely through third-party payment processors).
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Form Submissions when you download resources, request more information, or sign up for our eBook (The Trojan Horse of Love).
B. Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
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Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time of access.
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our services, resources, and programs.
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Send updates, newsletters, and event invitations (only if you opt-in).
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Process donations securely.
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Understand user engagement and improve website performance.
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Comply with legal obligations and ensure website security.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How We Share Your Information
Your data may be shared with:
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Trusted Service Providers (e.g., Wix, email marketing platforms, donation processors) to help operate our Site.
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Legal Authorities if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
All third-party providers we work with have their own privacy policies and comply with relevant data protection laws.
Your Choices & Rights
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Opt-Out of Emails: You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link in our emails.
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Managing Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
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Access or Delete Your Data: If you want to review, update, or request the deletion of your personal information, contact us via our contact form.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Bioregional Earth, donation platforms, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.