Effective Date: March 12, 2025
Introduction
At Ascend Wilderness Experience, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to wilderness education and outdoor experiences, we collect and use personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
About Us
Organization Name: Ascend Wilderness Experience
Address: 420 Main St, Weaverville, California, 96093
Phone: (530) 739-1177
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ascendwilderness.org
Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Emergency contact information for participation in our programs
- Payment details for donations, program fees, or other financial transactions
- Information related to volunteer applications, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups
We may also collect non-personal data, such as website usage analytics and cookies, to improve our services and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
Ascend Wilderness Experience uses your information to:
- Process donations and provide tax receipts
- Communicate about upcoming programs, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Ensure participant safety and maintain emergency contact records
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Improve our website and outreach efforts
We do not sell personal information and only share data when necessary to fulfill our mission, comply with legal obligations, or provide essential services.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Use of Youth Photos
- We may use images of youth in our marketing materials, including on our website, social media, brochures, and other promotional content.
- We do not associate any names, personal information, or identifying details with the photos.
Consent and Permissions
- We obtain explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian before using any image of a minor.
- Consent forms on our applications detail the specific purposes for which the photos may be used.
Protection of Youth Privacy
- Photos are selected to avoid revealing sensitive information about the individual’s identity.
- Images are used solely to promote our organization’s activities, programs, and mission.
Opt-Out and Removal Requests
Upon request, we will promptly remove the image from future marketing materials.
If at any time a parent or guardian wishes to withdraw consent for the use of a photo, they may contact us at [email protected] or 530-739-1177.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
- Service providers that help us operate our website, process donors, such as Little Green Light, process applications such as JotForm, or manage communications
- Partner organizations that collaborate on wilderness programs and conservation efforts
- Government agencies when required by law
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties
All third parties must adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Your Right and Choices
As a user, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we have collected about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this policy.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your data, we encourage users to take precautions when transmitting information over the internet.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. When significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or through our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: Ascend Wilderness Experience
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (530) 739-1177
Mailing Address: 420 Main St, Weaverville, California, 96093
We appreciate your trust in Ascend Wilderness Experience and are committed to protecting your privacy while fostering meaningful outdoor experiences.