The Nature Medicine Foundation, Inc. (“NMF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is Massachusetts nonprofit corporation. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you, or that you may provide, when you visit naturemedicinefoundation.org (our “Website”), when you make a donation, register for a program or event, sign up for our email list, or otherwise communicate with us.

This policy applies to information we collect:

• on this Website;
• through donations, program registrations, and event RSVPs made on or through the Website;
• in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and NMF.

It does not apply to information collected by us offline and unrelated to the Website, or by any third-party website that may be linked from our Website.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Website. By using this Website, you agree to this policy. We may update this policy from time to time; the “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision, and continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.

Our Website is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address below and we will delete it. Some of our programs serve minors, including youth and teen participants. Where a program requires registration information for a minor, that information is provided by a parent or guardian and is used solely to administer the program, communicate with the family, and ensure participant safety.

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you provide directly, including:

• Contact information, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
• Donation information, including gift amount, payment details processed through our third-party donation platform, and any dedication or acknowledgment preferences.
• Program and event registration details, including RSVP responses, dietary or accessibility needs you share with us, and household or emergency contact information where relevant to youth programming.
• Newsletter and mailing list sign-up information.
• Any message, comment, or correspondence you send us through a contact form or by email.

Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate the Website, we, and service providers acting on our behalf, may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including your IP address, approximate location, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is generally statistical and does not by itself
identify you.

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and help us understand how visitors use the Website.

• Essential cookies: needed for core site functionality, such as loading pages securely.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic and usage patterns so we can improve the Website. We may use a service such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
• Functional cookies: remember choices you make, such as donation form entries in progress. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website, such as the donation or registration forms, may not work as intended.

We use the information we collect to:

• operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
• process and acknowledge donations, and provide any tax documentation required by law;
• register participants for programs, retreats, and events, and communicate logistics to them;
• send newsletters, program updates, and fundraising communications to those who opt in;
• respond to inquiries sent through the Website;
• comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations applicable to a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organization.

We may share information with:

• service providers who help us operate the Website, process donations, manage email communications, or host our site, and who are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to provide those services to us;
• professional advisors, such as our legal counsel or accountant, where necessary;
• government or regulatory authorities, where required by law or to comply with a legal process;
• a successor organization in the unlikely event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of NMF’s assets.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify any individual, for example in reporting to our Board of Directors or funders.

You may opt out of email communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails, or by contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by emailing us at the address below. We will honor such requests except where we are required to retain information for legal, tax, or accounting purposes, such as donation records.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under California law, including the right to request information about our disclosure of personal information for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.

If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: mailto:info@naturemedicinefoundation.org

Nature Medicine Foundation, Inc.

170 Sugar Hill Road, Williamsburg, MA 01096