PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 13, 2025

Mending Waters Montana ("we," "us," or "our") operates mendingwatersmontana.org (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices related to information collected through our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Website:

A. Personal Information You Provide to Us

When you sign up for events, rent boats, make purchases, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect information through cookies and tracking technologies, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited on our Website

  • Time and date of your visit

  • Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To process event sign-ups, boat rentals, and purchases

  • To send newsletters and updates

  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • To improve Website functionality and user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following situations:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with vendors that help us operate our Website, process payments, or send communications.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to government authorities or other third parties.

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information in other ways with your explicit permission.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mendingwatersmontana.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Mending Waters Montana
P.O. Box 1798
Helena, MT 59624
info@mendingwatersmontana.org