Privacy Policy Statement

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

At Friends of Tamarac NWR, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us, specifically when making a donation or interacting with our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

• Donation Information: Amount of donation, date, and frequency.

• Technical Data: IP address and browser type (collected automatically but not utilized by Friends of Tamarac NWR).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and acknowledge your donations.

• Issue tax-compliant donation receipts.

• Send updates about our mission and fundraising appeals (you may opt out at any time).

• Comply with IRS and other legal reporting requirements.

3. Payment Processing & Financial Services

To provide a variety of ways to support our mission, we utilize several secure third-party financial service providers. By using these services, you agree to their respective privacy policies.

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Service - Purpose - Privacy Link

Stripe - Credit/Debit card processing for donations and gift shop items. - Stripe Privacy

PayPal / Venmo - Digital wallet payments for donations and retail purchases. - PayPal Privacy

FirstPay - Merchant processing and point-of-sale transactions. - FirstPay Privacy

Midwest Bank - Processing of direct deposits, ACH transfers, and paper checks. - Midwest Bank Privacy

 

Security & Data Handling:

• PCI Compliance: For online transactions (Stripe, PayPal, FirstPay), we do not store your full credit card numbers on our local servers. Data is encrypted and sent directly to the processor.

• Gift Shop Transactions: When purchasing items, we may collect shipping details and purchase history to fulfill your order and handle potential returns or exchanges.

• Bank Deposits: If you provide a check or authorize an ACH transfer through our banking institutions, e.g. Midwest Bank, we handle your routing and account numbers with strict internal controls and only for the duration necessary to complete the transaction.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• No Selling of Data: We have no interest in and will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

• Limited Sharing: We only share data with trusted service providers (like Stripe or our email platform) who assist us in our operations, and they are required to keep your information confidential.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

• Request that we correct or delete your personal information.

• Opt out of future communications.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Friends of Tamarac NWR Email: info@tamaracfriends.org Address: 35704 Co Hwy 26. Rochert, MN 56578