Our Privacy Policy

Sustainable Conservation Privacy Notice

Last Updated: 1/1/2026

This Privacy Notice applies to the processing of personal information by Sustainable Conservation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (“Sustainable Conservation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including on our website available at https://suscon.org/ and our other online or offline offerings that link to, or are otherwise subject to, this Privacy Notice (collectively, the “Services”).

1. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

4. HOW WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION

5. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

7. CHILDREN’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

8. CONTACT US

1. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time in our sole discretion. If we do, we’ll let you know by posting the updated Privacy Notice on our website, and we may also send other communications.

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that you provide to us, personal information we collect automatically when you use the Services, and personal information from third-party sources, as described below.

  1. Personal Information You Provide to Us Directly

We may collect personal information that you provide to us.

  • Engagement with Sustainable Conservation. We may collect personal information in connection with your engagement with Sustainable Conservation, including if you volunteer, sign up for our mailing list, participate in field days, or enroll as a member of the California Conservationists. This personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide to us.
  • Donations, Gifts, and Other Transactions. We may collect personal information and details associated with your donations, gifts, and other transactions on the Services, including contact information, postal address, and payment information. Any payments made via our Services are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not directly collect or store any payment card information entered through our Services, but we may receive information associated with your payment card information (e.g., your billing details).
  • Your Communications with Us. We, and our service providers, may collect the information you communicate to us, such as through email, phone, or our Contact Us page.
  • Surveys. We may contact you to participate in surveys. If you decide to participate, we may collect personal information from you in connection with the surveys.
  • Interactive Features. We and others who use our Services may collect personal information that you submit or make available through our interactive features (e.g., messaging features, commenting functionalities, forums, blogs, and social media pages). Any information you provide using the public sharing features of the Services will be considered “public.”
  • Conferences, Trade Shows, Fundraisers, and Other Events. We may collect personal information from individuals when we attend or host conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, and other events.
  • Conservation Projects. We may collect personal information if you participate in one of our conservation projects. For example, if you are a farmer participating in a conservation project, we may collect personal information about you and information about your land ownership information (such as the name of the farm, acreage, coordinates, and other related technical information, etc.)
  • Opportunities and Partnerships. We may collect personal information from individuals and third parties to assess and pursue potential opportunities and partnerships.
  • Job Applications. If you apply for a job with us, we will collect any personal information you provide in connection with your application, such as your contact information and resume or CV.
  • Personal Information Collected Automatically

We may collect personal information automatically when you use the Services.

  • Device Information. We may collect personal information about your device, such as your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, cookie identifiers, other unique identifiers, browser or device information, Internet service provider, and location information (including, as applicable, an approximate location derived from the IP address and precise geo-location information).
  • Usage Information. We may collect personal information about your use of the Services, such as the pages that you visit, items that you search for, the types of content you interact with, information about the links you click, the frequency and duration of your activities, and other information about how you use the Services.
  • Cookie Notice (and Other Technologies). We, as well as third parties, may use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies (“Technologies”) to automatically collect personal information through your use of the Services.
  • Cookies. Cookies are small text files stored in device browsers.
  • Pixel Tags/Web Beacons. A pixel tag (also known as a web beacon) is a piece of code embedded in the Services that collects personal information about use of or engagement with the Services. The use of a pixel tag allows us to record, for example, that a user has visited a particular web page or clicked on a particular advertisement. We may also include web beacons in emails to understand whether messages have been opened, acted on, or forwarded.

See “Your Privacy Choices” below to understand your choices regarding these Technologies.

  • Personal Information Collected from Third Parties

We may collect personal information about you from third parties.

  • Third-Party Services. If you access or interact with the Services using a third-party website, application, service, products, or technology (each a “Third-Party Service”), we may collect personal information about you from that Third-Party Service that you have made available via your privacy settings.
  • Users of the Services. In addition, users of the Services may provide personal information about others. For example, if someone donates on your behalf, they may provide us with your first and last name.
  • Donor Lists. We may collect personal information from publicly available donor lists. This personal information may include, but is not limited to, the names of individual donors or family foundations, donor tiers, and gift categories.
  • Related Third Parties. We may collect personal information from other nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and other third parties related to Sustainable Conservation’s conservation projects. For example, if Sustainable Conservation partners with a local community organization, the community organization may share project participants’ contact information with us so we can help coordinate the project participants for a local event.

3. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use personal information for a variety of purposes, including to provide the Services, to improve the Services, to operate our organization, and to provide you with marketing materials, as described below.

  1. Provide the Services

We use personal information to provide the Services, such as:

  • Providing access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of the Services;
  • Communicating with you;
  • Answering requests;
  • Sharing personal information with third parties as needed to provide the Services; and
  • Processing your financial information and other payment methods.
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  • Improve the Services and Develop New Products and Services

We use personal information to improve the Services and to develop new products and services.

  • Operate Our Organization

We use personal information to operate our organization, such as:

  • Engaging in activities such as direct marketing, research and development (including marketing research), network and information security, and fraud prevention;
  • Carrying out analytics;
  • Creating de-identified and/or aggregated information. ;
  • Processing applications if you apply for a job we post on our Services;
  • Allowing you to register for events and volunteering activities;
  • Enforcing our agreements and policies; and
  • Carrying out activities that are required to comply with our legal obligations.
  • Marketing

We may use personal information in connection with our marketing activities including to tailor and provide you with marketing communications, promotions, and offers that may interest you.

  • With Your Consent or Direction

We may use personal information: (i) for other purposes that are clearly disclosed to you at the time you provide the personal information, (ii) with your consent, or (iii) as otherwise directed by you.

4. HOW WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share personal information with third parties for a variety of purposes, including to provide the Services, to protect us or others, or in connection with a major business transaction such as a merger, sale, or asset transfer, as described below.

  1. Disclosures to Provide the Services

We may share any of the personal information we collect with the categories of third parties described below.

  • Service Providers. We may share personal information with service providers that assist us with the provision of the Services. This may include, but is not limited to, service providers that provide us with hosting services, customer service, analytics, marketing services, IT support, consultants, and related services.

Some of the service providers we may use include:

  • Google Analytics. For more information about how Google uses your personal information, please visit Google Analytics’ Privacy Policy. To learn more about how to opt out of Google Analytics’ use of your personal information, please click here.
  • Other Users You Share or Interact With. The Services may allow Sustainable Conservation users to share personal information or interact with other users of the Services.
  • Third-Party Services You Share or Interact With. The Services may link to or allow you to interface with, interact with, share information with, direct us to share information with, access, and/or use a Third-Party Service.

Any personal information shared with a Third-Party Service will be subject to the Third-Party Service’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the processing of personal information by Third-Party Services.

  • Government Organizations and State Agencies. We may share personal information and project data in with government organizations and state agencies in connection with Sustainable Conservation projects (each a “Government Agency”).

Once your personal information is shared with a Government Agency, it will also be subject to the Government Agency’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the processing of personal information by Government Agencies.

  • Advertising Partners. We may share your personal information with third-party advertising partners. These third-party advertising partners may set Technologies on our Services to collect personal information regarding your activities and your device (e.g., IP address, cookie identifiers, page(s) visited, location, time of day). These advertising partners may use this personal information (and similar information collected from other services) to tailor and deliver personalized ads to you when you visit digital properties within their networks. This practice is commonly referred to as “interest-based advertising,” “personalized advertising,” or “targeted advertising.”
  • Disclosures to Protect Us or Others

We may share your personal information and related information with external parties if we, in good faith, believe doing so is required or appropriate to comply with law enforcement requests, national security requests, or other government requests; comply with legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety; enforce our policies or contracts; collect amounts owed to us; or assist with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual unauthorized or illegal activity.

  • Disclosure in the Event of Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of assets, transition of service to another provider, or other similar corporate transaction, your personal information may be shared, sold, or transferred as part of such a transaction.

5. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

Your Privacy Choices. The privacy choices you may have about your personal information are described below.

  • Email Communications. If you receive an unwanted email from us, you can use the unsubscribe functionality found at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving future emails. Note that you will not be able to opt out of certain communications (e.g., communications regarding the Services or updates to this Privacy Notice).
  • “Do Not Track.” Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.
  • Cookies. You may stop or restrict the placement of Technologies on your device or remove them by adjusting your preferences as your browser or device permits. However, if you adjust your preferences, the Services may not work properly.

Please note that cookie-based opt-outs are not effective on mobile applications. However, you may opt out of certain tracking on some mobile applications by following the instructions for Android, iOS, and other mobile operating systems.

The online advertising industry also provides mechanisms that may allow you to opt out of receiving targeted ads from organizations that participate in self-regulatory programs. To learn more, visit the Network Advertising Initiative and the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Please note you must separately opt out in each browser and on each device.

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

All personal information processed by us may be transferred, processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including, but not limited to, the United States or other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws where you live.

7. CHILDREN’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or other age as required by local law outside the United States), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has uploaded personal information to the Services in violation of applicable law, you may contact us as described in “Contact Us” below.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, please contact us at: info@suscon.org.