Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Compliance Layers

Effective Date: July 20, 2025
Organization Name: N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Earth Stewards Together)
Website: [Insert website URL]
Location: Virginia, United States

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Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information about how N.E.S.T. collects, uses, and protects personal information. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. While this document is designed to help comply with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and other applicable regulations, we recommend consulting a qualified attorney for full compliance based on your activities and jurisdiction.

By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, please discontinue use of our website and services.

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Overview

N.E.S.T. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights under applicable laws.

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Information We Collect

Personal Information:

Name

Email address

Mailing address

Phone number

Donation or volunteer history

Messages or comments submitted via forms

Automatically Collected Information:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device type and operating system

Pages visited and time spent

Referral source

N.E.S.T. does not knowingly collect sensitive information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or biometric data).

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How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

Respond to inquiries and requests

Process donations and provide receipts

Register and communicate with volunteers

Send newsletters and program updates (if opted-in)

Analyze and improve website usability and outreach

Comply with audit, tax, and legal obligations

We will not use your data for unrelated purposes without your explicit consent.

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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email service platforms)

Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law

Third parties are contractually required to safeguard the confidentiality and security of any shared data.

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Your Rights (Virginia Residents)

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccuracies

Request deletion of your data

Obtain a copy of your data

Opt out of profiling, targeted advertising, or data sale (we do not conduct these practices)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@nestequity.org. We will respond within 45 days.

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Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

SSL encryption

Secure payment processing

Restricted staff access

Routine system updates and audits

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

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Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

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Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us for prompt removal.

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Contact Information

Privacy Coordinator
Email: econurturehub@gmail.com

Cookie Consent Notification

Upon entering our site, users will see a banner indicating the use of cookies. Users may:

Accept all cookies

Reject non-essential cookies

Customize their cookie preferences

By continuing to use the site after dismissing the banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may change your cookie settings at any time by accessing the [Cookie Preferences] section in the website footer.

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Accessibility Statement

N.E.S.T. is committed to making our website accessible to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site or require assistance, please contact:

Email: accessibility@nestequity.org

Phone: (555) 123-9876

We will make every reasonable effort to respond and provide access or an alternative format.

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Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by N.E.S.T. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any linked sites they visit.

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Donor Privacy Commitment

N.E.S.T. respects and values the privacy of our donors. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information to other organizations or individuals.

Unless authorized by the donor, we do not publish or disclose donor names or contribution amounts publicly. Any use of donor information is strictly limited to internal recordkeeping, acknowledgment, and compliance purposes.

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Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Any disputes arising under or related to this policy will be resolved in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

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Effective Date and Versioning

Effective Date: July 20, 2025

Version: 1.0

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.