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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Introduction
Spirit Oceano Foundation (dba: Spirit Oceano) (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us, including through donations and marketing communications. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the US.

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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment information when you donate or sign up for communications.
• Non-Personal Information: Includes anonymized data like IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

• Providing Services: To process donations, send receipts, and manage your account.
• Marketing Communications: To send updates, newsletters, and promotional offers with your consent.
• Improving Website Performance: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

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3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you opt in to receive marketing communications.
• Contractual Obligation: To process donations or fulfill your requests.
• Legitimate Interests: For improving services and preventing fraud.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations.

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4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations.
• Third Parties: With your explicit consent or as required for services (e.g., event partners).

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

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5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside the UK or US, including in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements.

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6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Objection: Object to processing for marketing purposes.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, email us at [Insert Contact Email].

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7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

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8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Use our services at your own risk.

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9. Donations and Marketing Communications

When you donate to Spirit Oceano:

• Your payment information is processed securely via [Insert Payment Processor].
• Your contact details may be used to send updates about your donation or other Spirit Oceano initiatives. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

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10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

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11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, contact us at:

• Email: contact@spiritoceano.org
• Mailing Address: 18453 Keenan Cutoff Rd., Montgomery, TX 77316

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