Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11th April 2025

1. Who We Are

Russell Landcare Trust is a New Zealand-based non-profit focused on ecological restoration and environmental stewardship on the Russell peninsula in the Bay of Islands. We engage with the community through conservation projects, membership opportunities, and volunteer efforts.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Complete a membership form
  • Submit a property access agreement
  • Make a donation or payment
  • Contact us via forms, email, or other means

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Physical address (especially for property access forms)
  • Payment or donation details (via Stripe or bank transfers)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and site interactions
  • Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Communicate with you (e.g. newsletters, project updates)

  • Manage memberships and land access agreements

  • Organize volunteer events and opportunities

  • Process donations or payments securely

  • Improve the user experience on our website

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

5. Donations & Payments (via Stripe or Bank Transfer)

We offer secure options for supporting Russell Landcare Trust through online donations and direct bank transfers.

  • Online Payments: We use Stripe to process online donations and payments. Your financial details are encrypted and handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your card information on our servers. View Stripe’s Privacy Policy

  • Bank Transfers and Recurring Donations: If you choose to donate or pay via bank transfer, your bank may collect and process your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policy. Please contact your bank directly if you have questions about how your data is handled during a transfer.

If you need bank transfer details or a payment reference, feel free to contact us at contact@russelllandcare.org.nz.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to manage our communications, process donations, and analyze website traffic. These services are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes we specify.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage is ever 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or update your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To make a request, email us at: contact@russelllandcare.org.nz

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:

Russell Landcare Trust
contact@russelllandcare.org.nz
https://www.russelllandcaretrust.org.nz