Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025
Organization: Trees That Inspire
Website: https://www.treesthatinspire.org
Contact: info@treesthatinspire.org

Trees That Inspire (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, connect with us through social media, or participate in our programs and initiatives.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We collect only the information that helps us connect with you, improve our services, and share our mission effectively.
This may include:

• Personal Information: your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you contact us or sign up for updates.
   
• Donation Information: payment and billing details (processed securely through third-party providers — we do not store payment data).
   
• Usage Data: anonymous information like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, used only to improve website performance.
   
• Cookies: small files stored on your device to enhance site experience (you can disable cookies through your browser settings).
   

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or messages you send us
   
• Share updates, newsletters, and opportunities to get involved
   
• Process donations and issue receipts
   
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
   
• Meet legal and reporting obligations as a registered nonprofit
   

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data only with trusted third-party partners who assist in website hosting, email communications, or donation processing — all of whom are required to protect your information and comply with privacy laws.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for or as required by law. You can request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us.

You have the right to:

• Access or update your personal information
   
• Withdraw consent for communications
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Ask questions or file a complaint about how we handle your information
   

To exercise these rights, email info@treesthatinspire.org.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no online system is completely secure, we use trusted third-party platforms and secure connections (SSL) for all data exchanges.

Our website and social pages may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

📧 info@treesthatinspire.org
📍 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada