Privacy policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

The Bighorn Trails Coalition (“BTC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or participate in our programs.

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

          We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, mailing address, phone number)
• Donation information (donor name, amount, payment details—processed securely by third-party providers)
• Newsletter sign-ups (name and email address)
• Volunteer or event registration details
• Messages you send through contact forms or email
   

          When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Referring website or search terms
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
   

          We may receive information from:

• Payment processors (confirmation of donation amounts—not full payment details) 
• Email marketing platforms
• Event or registration platforms
   

    We do not purchase personal information from data brokers.

    We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our website 
• Process donations and send donation receipts
• Respond to your inquiries
• Send newsletters or updates you request
• Administer events, volunteer programs, and community initiatives
• Maintain internal records
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
   

     We do not sell personal information.

    We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers, including:
  • Payment processors
  • Email newsletter services
  • Website hosting providers
  • Event registration platforms
     

    These third parties only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect it.

    We may also share information:

• When required by law, regulation, or court order
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of BTC or our users
• With your explicit consent
   

    We do not sell or rent personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

    BTC uses secure third-party payment processors to handle online donations.
   We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

    Your payment information is handled according to the processor’s own privacy and security standards.

    If you sign up for newsletters or updates, we may send you periodic emails about BTC activities, events, and fundraising initiatives.

    You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website performance and usage patterns 
• Improve user experience
• Remember your preferences
   

    You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
   Note: Some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

    Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
   If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

    We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
   However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

    Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you 
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of certain types of data processing
   

    To exercise these rights, contact us at:
   📧 trails@bighorntrailscoalition.org

    We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy 
• Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements
   

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
   Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Bighorn Trails Coalition
📧 trails@bighorntrailscoalition.org