PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which you may provide when making a donation, signing up for newsletters, registering for events, or contacting us.

• Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase through the Site, we collect payment details such as credit card information, which is processed through a secure third-party service.

• Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our Site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the Site).

• Cookies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, remember your preferences, and analyze how our Site is used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some features of the Site.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and manage event registrations.

• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications, provided you have consented to receive them.

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

• To personalize and improve the functionality of our Site.

• To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our Site.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, processing donations, or delivering communications. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your information for any other purpose.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

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4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@nobackpackday.org

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6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

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