Legals & Privacy

Privacy Policy

The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund ("HCP," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit our website or interact with our organization.

Information We Collect

- Newsletter information: when you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide.

- Donation information: when you make a donation, payment details are collected and processed by our payment provider, Stripe. We do not store your full card number or banking credentials on our servers.

- Usage information: we may collect limited technical data (such as browser type, device, and pages visited) to operate and improve the website.

How We Use Your Information

- To send the newsletter and communications you have requested.

- To process and acknowledge donations, and to issue tax receipts where applicable.

- To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website.

- To comply with legal obligations.

Payment Processing

Donations are processed by Stripe, Inc. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and handled under Stripe's terms and privacy policy. We receive confirmation of your donation and limited transaction details, but not your full payment card information. See Stripe's privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

Newsletter & Communications

We send our newsletter only to people who have opted in. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time. You can also contact us to be removed from our mailing list.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses only functional (strictly necessary) cookies required for the site to work properly and securely. We do not use analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies, and we do not build advertising profiles about you. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect how the site works.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers who help us operate (such as Stripe for payments and our email provider for the newsletter), or when required by law.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA; visitors from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom may have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in the Organization Information section below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date below indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Legal Notice

Organization Status

The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. [TO COMPLETE: confirm the exact tax status and EIN.]

Donations

Donations are voluntary and, to the extent permitted by law, tax-deductible in the United States. [TO COMPLETE: refund policy, e.g. "Donations are generally non-refundable; contact us regarding any error within X days."]

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and graphics — is owned by or licensed to HCP and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. It may not be reproduced without prior written permission. Photography credited to its respective authors.

Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, HCP is not liable for any damages arising from the use of this website.

Governing Law

This notice and any dispute relating to the website are governed by the laws of the State of [TO COMPLETE: state], United States, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.