Last Updated: 01-09-2026

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The Bovina Center for Sustainability ("we, " "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: thebovinacenterforsustainability.org, make a donation, or engage with our programs.

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By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect some types of information to provide better services to our supporters and community members.

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A. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, or apply to volunteer. This information may include:

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• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number

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Important Note on Donation Data: We use Donorbox and Stripe to manage our donations, forms, and records. When you donate, the personal information you enter is used securely by these third parties according to their own terms and conditions. We do not store full credit card numbers on our own servers.

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B. Non-Personal Information

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When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal data, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring website addresses.

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‍2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

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• Process Transactions: Securely process donations and issue tax receipts via Donorbox and Stripe.

• Communicate: Send newsletters, event updates, and impact reports (you may opt out at any time).

• Improve Our Site: Analyze website traffic to improve user experience and content.
• Manage Volunteers: Coordinate volunteer schedules and activities.
• Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to customize your experience.

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• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., to keep the Donorbox donation widget running).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the website.

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4. Third-Party Disclosure

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We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to others. We utilize industry standard third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and keep your information confidential.

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Service Providers We Use

• Donorbox (Donation Platform): We use Donorbox to provide our donation forms and manage donor records. Donorbox collects your name, email, and donation history. ‍
  
  • Review Donorbox’s Privacy Policy here: https://donorbox.org/privacy

• Stripe (Payment Processing): We use Stripe to process the actual financial transfer. Stripe collects payment credentials directly to prevent fraud and complete the transaction.
  
  • ‍Review Stripe’s Privacy Policy here: https://stripe.com/privacy

• Webflow (Website Hosting): We use Webflow to host our website and process contact forms. Webflow collects technical access logs (like IP addresses) and stores any data you submit via our website forms.
  
  • ‍Review Webflow’s Privacy Policy here: https://webflow.com/legal/privacy
• Cloudflare (Security & Email Routing): We use Cloudflare to secure our website traffic and route incoming emails to our inbox. Cloudflare processes technical traffic data and email content in transit, but does not permanently store your email messages.‍
  
  • Review Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

• Google Analytics (Website Performance): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous usage data, such as how long you stay on the site and which pages you visit, to help us improve our content.‍
  
  • Review Google's Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Google Workspace (Email Storage): We use Google Workspace to store and manage our email communications. Google stores your message content and contact details securely on its servers to allow us to reply to you.
  
  • Review Google’s Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

We may also disclose your information when we believe release is required to comply with applicable law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

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5. Security of Your Information

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We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your Personal Information.

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• Donorbox Security: Donorbox uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect your personal data during transmission.
• Stripe Security: Stripe is a PCI Service Provider Level 1 (the highest level of certification in the payments industry). All card numbers are encrypted at rest with AES-256. While we take reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that no security measures are perfect, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception.

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‍6. Third-Party Websites

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Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., partner organizations, educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

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7. Children's Privacy

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Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

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8. Your Rights and Choices

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You have the right to:

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• Unsubscribe: Click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
• Access and Correction: Contact us to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or to correct it.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations (such as tax record-keeping).

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9. Contact Us

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If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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The Bovina Center for Sustainability

info@thebovinacenterforsustainability.org

Phone: (607) 216-8009

904 Reinertsen Hill Rd.

Bovina Center, NY. 13740

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Terms of Use

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Last Updated: 01-09-2026

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Welcome to the website of The Bovina Center for Sustainability. By accessing or using our website located at thebovinacenterforsustainability.org you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

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By accessing the Site, you confirm that you can form a binding contract with The Bovina Center for Sustainability, and that you accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

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2. Intellectual Property Rights

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Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and all content and other materials on the Site—including, without limitation, the logo, designs, text, graphics, pictures, information, data, software, and sound files (collectively, "Content")—are the proprietary property of The Bovina Center for Sustainability or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.

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Permitted Use: You are granted a limited, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. As a nonprofit dedicated to education and sustainability, we encourage the sharing of our educational materials, provided that:

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• You credit The Bovina Center for Sustainability.
• You do not modify the materials.
• You do not use the materials for commercial gain without our written permission.

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3. User Conduct

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You agree that you will not violate any law, contract, intellectual property, or other third-party right while using the Site. You agree not to:

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• Use the Site in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect, or inhibit other users from fully enjoying the Site.
• Attempt to bypass any security measures of the Site.
• Use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, or other automated means or interface not provided by us to access the Site or to extract data.
• Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.4. Donations and Payments We use Donorbox to facilitate donation collection and Stripe to process payments.
• Processing: By providing a credit card or other payment method, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and that you authorize us (or our third-party payment processor) to charge your payment method for the total amount of your donation or purchase.
• Recurring Donations: If you choose to make a recurring donation via Donorbox, you acknowledge that such donations will automatically renew and will continue until you terminate them. You may cancel recurring donations at any time via your Donorbox donor portal or by contacting us.
• Refunds: As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you have made an error in making your donation (e.g., entered the wrong amount) or changed your mind, please contact us within [e.g., 7 days] of your donation. Refunds are granted at the discretion of The Bovina Center for Sustainability management.

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5. Third-Party Links

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Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as partner organizations, environmental resources, or government agencies). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content or practices of these sites and accept no responsibility for them. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

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6. Disclaimers

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The Site is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Bovina Center for Sustainability expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

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7. Limitation of Liability

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Bovina Center for Sustainability shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

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• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

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8. Governing Law

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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

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9. Changes to Terms

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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site confirms your acceptance of the modifications.

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10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Bovina Center for Sustainability

info@thebovinacenterforsustainability.org

Phone: (607) 216-8009

904 Reinertsen Hill Rd.

Bovina Center, NY. 13740

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