Política de Privacidad

Nuestra Política de Privacidad

1. Introduction
Children of the Pastaza respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information through our website, https://www.childrenofthepastaza.org, and related services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or sponsor a student).

• Donation details: Payment information securely processed by our third-party provider. We do not store full payment card numbers.

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

• Cookies & Tracking: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics (see section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations, sponsorships, and other transactions.

• Send you updates, newsletters, and communications you have requested.

• Understand and improve website usage, program effectiveness, and visitor experience.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Third-party providers that support website functionality, donation processing, or email communications.

• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

• Other organizations only with your consent.

External links on our website may lead to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage visitors to review their policies.

5. Cookies & Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

• This data is aggregated and anonymous. We do not use it to personally identify visitors.

• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

• Cookies are also used to enhance your experience and remember preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it unless parental consent is legally required.

7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:

• Review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.

• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

• Manage cookies through your browser settings or opt-out tools.

8. Security Measures
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, comply with legal obligations, and support our mission.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated whenever we make significant changes.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us.