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Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: March 7, 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by the Big Bend Protection Alliance ("BBPA," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas nonprofit corporation. Our website address is https://bigbendprotection.org.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or interact with our services:
- Information you provide directly: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through forms, petitions, or contact messages.
- Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date/time of visits through standard web server logs and analytics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies to improve site functionality and understand usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To send updates about conservation efforts, events, and actions you may be interested in (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To process petition signatures and conservation pledges
- To analyze website traffic and usage to improve user experience
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
- When required by law or to respond to legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of BBPA, our users, or the public
- With coalition partner organizations, only with your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. You may also unsubscribe from communications by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact the Big Bend Protection Alliance at bigbendprotection.org.