The Wilder World Trust
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2025
A legal disclaimer
Our Commitment to Privacy
We strive to align our practices with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other data protection frameworks. We employ industry-standard safeguards and contractual protections to ensure your information is handled securely and responsibly.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information to help us serve our community effectively. This may include:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number—used to coordinate your participation in events, programs, and communications.
- Device & Usage Data: Information about the device or browser you use to access our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system), used for analytics and security.
- Cookies & Web Analytics: As detailed in our Cookie Policy below, we may collect information via cookies and third-party services such as Google Analytics to improve website performance and experience.
- Payment Information: We do not store or collect credit card data directly. All donation and payment transactions are securely processed by third-party services (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (e.g., government ID numbers, health data) and do not profile or track individuals across websites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect in the following ways:
- To communicate with you about events, volunteer opportunities, or donations
- To send service-related emails (e.g., event confirmations or cancellations)
- To improve the usability and performance of our website
- To share updates or promotional information with your consent
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Cookies and Similar Technologies
TWWT may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic patterns. We use both session-based (temporary) and persistent (stored) cookies. Some are tied to your user account, while others are anonymous and used for aggregate analytics.
We may use services like Google Analytics to help us understand visitor trends. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via your browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.
At this time, TWWT does not respond to browser-based Do Not Track (DNT) signals.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share limited information in these situations:
- With Your Consent: For example, if you agree to let us publish your testimonial or story.
- With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted partners who help us send communications, host our website, or process donations. These providers are required to follow confidentiality and data protection standards.
- For Legal Reasons: To comply with laws, court orders, or lawful government requests; or to protect TWWT, our participants, or the public from harm or fraud.
- In the Event of Organizational Changes: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or dissolution, data may be transferred as part of the process.
- In Aggregate or Non-Identifiable Form: We may share anonymized data for research, impact reporting, or fundraising.
Your Rights & Choices
You may have the following rights, depending on your jurisdiction:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to communications
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thewilderworldtrust.org. We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy—such as for volunteer coordination, compliance with legal obligations, or donation recordkeeping. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Security Measures
We take your privacy seriously and follow generally accepted industry standards to protect personal data during transmission and storage. While no system is 100% secure, we work diligently to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will post an updated version here and may provide additional notice via email or our website. Continued use of our services after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:
The Wilder World Trust
Attn: Privacy Team
340 River Street
Lemont, Illinois 60439
info@thewilderworldtrust.org