PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 12/2024
Welcome to Cultivating Currents!
At Cultivating Currents, we empower youth to explore the connections between how we grow our food, how rivers flow, and how our oceans thrive. We pair hands-on research with equity-focused education—and that same care and responsibility extends to how we handle your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you engage with our website and services. By visiting our site, you agree to the terms described below. Please see Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions, reach out anytime at [email protected]
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you choose to share with us, including through:
a. Contact forms
b. Newsletter sign-ups
c. Program or event registrations
d. Comments or other interactions
e. Donations or purchases
This may include:
a. Your name
b. Email address
c. Phone number
d. Payment or billing details
2. Non-Personal Information
When you browse our site, we may also collect information that helps us better understand and serve our community, such as:
a. Browser and device type
b. Operating system
c. Internet Service Provider (ISP)
d. General location or technical connection details
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies—small data files stored on your device—to make your experience smoother and more personalized.
Examples include:
a. Saving your info when you leave a comment
b. Remembering your login preferences
c. Tracking content engagement
You can adjust your browser settings to block or alert you about cookies. Some parts of the site may not work properly if you disable them.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you share with us to support our mission and serve you better. This includes:
a. Providing access to our programs and offerings
b. Communicating updates and opportunities
c. Responding to your inquiries
d. Improving our website and outreach efforts
e. Strengthening our impact through community insights
5. Embedded Content
Some pages on our site include embedded media (like videos or social posts). This content behaves as if you visited the external site directly, and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.
6. When We Share Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share limited, non-identifiable data (like overall site traffic) with partners or funders to help us tell our story and measure our impact.
We may also share information when it’s necessary to fulfill a request (such as sending a password reset email).
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to support ongoing conversation and learning.
User Accounts: If you register, we keep your profile data securely.
You can view, update, or delete your information at any time (except for usernames).
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
a. Request access to your personal data
b. Correct or update your information
c. Ask us to delete your data (unless we’re legally required to keep it)
d. Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise any of these rights, just contact us at [email protected]
9. Protecting Your Information
We’re committed to safeguarding your information. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
10. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy from time to time. When we do, the “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the changes. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed.
11. Spam & Automated Detection
To protect our community, comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection services.
Thank you for being part of the Cultivating Currents community. If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is used, please reach out to [email protected]