Effective Date: Updated 2025
Organization: Marine Conservation Network™ (“MCN”)
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Website: marineconservationnetwork.org

Marine Conservation Network™ (“MCN,” “we,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is protected, and your rights regarding your personal information.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following information when you interact with our site:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Messages submitted through our contact form or chat
   
• Newsletter sign-ups
   
• Ambassador or volunteer applications
   
• Donation information (processed securely through third-party services)
   

Our website may automatically collect:

• IP address
   
• Device type
   
• Browser type
   
• Pages visited
   
• General location data
   
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
   

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your messages or inquiries
   
• Send newsletters or updates you signed up for
   
• Provide conservation information and volunteer opportunities
   
• Process donations (via secure third-party processors)
   
• Improve website performance and visitor experience
   
• Maintain nonprofit records
   
• Prevent fraud or misuse of our website
   

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure and encrypted website hosting
   
• Password-protected systems
   
• Limited staff access to data
   
• SSL encryption
   
• Trusted third-party service providers
   

However, no online system is completely secure, and we encourage caution when submitting sensitive information.

We only share your information with trusted service providers necessary to operate our nonprofit, such as:

• GoDaddy (website hosting)
   
• Google Analytics
   
• Email service providers
   
• Donation processors (PayPal, Stripe, GoFundMe, etc.)
   

These providers have their own privacy policies.
We do not sell or share your information with outside organizations for marketing.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve functionality
   
• Analyze website traffic
   
• Remember preferences
   
• Support embedded content (YouTube videos, maps, etc.)
   

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

If you provide your email:

• You may receive updates, newsletters, or conservation alerts
   
• You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly
   

We do not send spam or unnecessary communications.

Our website is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you reside in California, you have the right to:

• Know what information we collect
   
• Request access to your data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Request updates or corrections
   
• Opt out of communications
   

To make a request, contact us through our website’s contact form or chat.

Our website may include links to third-party websites or embedded content.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these external sites.

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically.
All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request updates or deletion of your information, please contact us through the Contact Form or Chat Box on our website.

Marine Conservation Network™
Santa Barbara, California