Privacy at a Glance

  • We collect only the information needed to operate our Website and respond to inquiries.

  • We do not sell or trade personal information.

  • We use Google Analytics to understand Website usage and improve performance.

  • Online donations are processed securely through Zeffy, and payment information is never stored on our servers.

  • You may request access to or deletion of your personal information at any time.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [12/12/25]

Public Trust for Conservation (“Public Trust,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.publictrustlaw.org (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Any information you submit through contact forms, email inquiries, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit the Website, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website URLs

This information is used to help us understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries and communications

  • Providing information about our initiatives, programs, or events

  • Improving Website functionality and user experience

  • Monitoring and analyzing Website usage

  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and analyze Website performance.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies and other technologies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This information is used to compile reports on Website activity and to help us improve our Website.

Google may process this data on servers located outside your country of residence. You can learn how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services by visiting Google’s privacy policy.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies

  • Using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support Website operations, including:

  • Website hosting and maintenance

  • Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)

  • Email communications

  • Online donation processing

These providers are granted access to personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.

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

5. Donations and Payment Processing

We accept online donations through Zeffy, a third-party nonprofit fundraising and payment processing platform. When you make a donation, your payment information (such as credit card details or bank information) is processed directly by Zeffy and is not stored on our servers.

We may collect limited personal information associated with donations, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and donation amount, for purposes including:

  • Processing and acknowledging donations

  • Issuing tax receipts where applicable

  • Maintaining required financial and nonprofit compliance records

Zeffy maintains its own privacy and security practices governing the handling of payment information. All donation transactions are encrypted and processed in accordance with applicable security standards.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.

U.S. Privacy Rights (Including California)

If you are a resident of California or certain other U.S. states, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used

  • Request access to the personal information we have collected about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Opt out of certain data uses, if applicable

We do not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes.

International Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or erasure of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable under GDPR, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract or to respond to your request

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our Website

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Public Trust for Conservation
2029 North Third Street
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
Phone: (904) 247-1972 x418

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws and reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of information.