Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2025
C-Change Conversations (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when you interact with our website, subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, or make a donation.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nonpartisan education about the risks and realities of climate change.
Information We Collect
Plain English: We only collect information that helps us fulfill our mission, communicate with you, improve your experience, or process your donations.
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, organization/affiliation.
- Donation Information: Credit card details (processed via third-party services), donation amounts, and history.
- Newsletter and Event Registration Information: Your name and email when signing up for our updates or events.
- Analytics Data: Information like your IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use tools like Google Analytics and other commonly used services (e.g., Meta Pixel).
- Other Voluntarily Provided Information: If you complete a survey or fill out a form, we may collect that information as well.
How We Collect Information
Plain English: You either give us this information directly, or we gather it automatically when you visit our website.
We collect information:
- Directly from you, when you fill out forms, donate, or register for our newsletter or events.
- Automatically, through cookies and analytics tools.
- Via third-party platforms, like payment processors or email services, that help us manage communications and transactions.
How We Use Your Information
Plain English: We use your information to communicate with you, improve our programs, and process your donations—never for commercial purposes.
Specifically, we use the information to:
- Communicate with you via newsletters or email.
- Process and acknowledge your donations.
- Manage and promote events.
- Respond to your questions and requests.
- Understand and improve how our website and outreach efforts perform.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
Plain English: We only share your data with services that help us run our nonprofit, like email and payment platforms—and only when necessary.
We may share your information with:
- Third-party service providers, such as payment processors, email marketing services, and analytics tools.
- Vendors, like event platforms or CRM tools, who help us operate efficiently.
These providers are only authorized to use your information to provide services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Plain English: We use cookies to understand how people use our site so we can improve it.
Cookies and similar technologies help us collect usage data. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact site functionality.
We currently use:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Pixel
- And other top analytics platforms (e.g., Hotjar, HubSpot, or similar)
Your Privacy Rights
Plain English: You’re in control. You can ask us what info we have, request changes or deletion, or opt out of our emails.
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct or update your information.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt out of future communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.
To make a request, email us at: info@c-changeconversations.org.
Data Security
Plain English: We take security seriously and use secure tools to keep your data safe.
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your donation transactions are processed through secure third-party services that comply with PCI-DSS standards.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Effective Date” above. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
Contact Information
C-Change Conversations
P.O. Box 1206
Princeton, NJ 08540
info@c-changeconversations.org