Privacy Policy

This is the website of North Country Alliance for Balanced Change. Our postal address is: NCABC, PO Box 553, Littleton, NH 03561, U.S.A. We can be reached via email at board@northcountryabc.net.

Effective Date: 11.12.2025

The North Country Alliance for Balanced Change (“NCABC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, supporters, volunteers, and community members who interact with our website: northcountryabc.net (the “Site”)
This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
This includes data you choose to share with us, such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Volunteer preferences
  • Messages submitted through our contact forms
  • Donation information (handled securely via third-party processors)

B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically using cookies or analytics tools, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • General geographic region (not precise location)

This helps us understand how people use our website and improve it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to support NCABC’s mission and operations, including:

  • Responding to questions or messages
  • Providing updates on environmental issues and advocacy actions
  • Sending newsletters and event announcements
  • Managing volunteer involvement
  • Processing donations through secure partners
  • Improving the Site’s functionality, user experience, and content
  • Ensuring the security of the Site

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Email Communications
If you sign up for updates, petitions, volunteer alerts, or newsletters, we may send you:

  • Environmental news
  • Calls to action
  • Event invitations
  • Organizational updates

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies & Analytics
Our Site may use:

  • Standard cookies
  • Google Analytics or similar tools
  • Basic traffic tracking

Cookies help us:

  • Remember preferences
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Improve website navigation and content

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. How We Protect Your Information
NCABC takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Security measures may include:

  • Encrypted donation processing (via trusted third-party services)
  • Secure forms
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Regular website security updates

However, no online system is completely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your personal information for as long as necessary in accordance with the purpose for which it was collected and our legal and regulatory obligations.

7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share personal information with outside organizations for marketing or commercial purposes.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email platforms, analytics services, fundraising tools)
  • As required by law (e.g., valid legal request or court order)

These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for NCABC-related services.

8. Donations and Payment Information
NCABC does not store credit card information on our servers.
All donations are processed securely through third-party payment processors that comply with industry security standards (PCI-DSS).

9. Links to Other Websites
The Site may include links to external websites for educational or advocacy purposes.

NCABC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been submitted, we will delete it as quickly as possible.

11. Your Choices and Rights
You may:

  • Request to update or correct your information
  • Unsubscribe from email lists
  • Request deletion of your personal information (where legally permitted)

Contact us at the email below for any privacy-related requests.

12. International Users

The Site is controlled, operated, and administered by NCABC from our offices within the United States of America (US), and is subject to US federal, state, and local law. If you are accessing the Site from another country, please be advised that you may be transferring your information to us in the US, and you consent to that transfer and use of your information in accordance with this policy. You also agree to abide by the applicable laws of applicable US federal, state, and local laws concerning your use of the Site, and your agreements with us.

13. Changes to This Policy

NCABC may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” The most current version of the Privacy Policy will supersede all previous versions.

Your continued use of the Site means you accept any revised terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

North Country Alliance for Balanced Change (NCABC)
Email:board@northcountryabc.net
Website: northcountryabc.net