PRIVACY POLICY.
Last Updated: August 12th, 2026
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​Climate Resilient Communities ("CRC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site or interact with our programs and services.
Information We Collect:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, register for events, complete contact forms, or apply for volunteer opportunities. This may include:
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Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address.
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Donation & Financial Data: Payment card details, billing address, and transaction history (processed securely via our third-party payment providers).
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Usage & Device Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics collected automatically via cookies or web analytics.
How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect to support our mission and community outreach, including to:
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Process donations and issue tax receipts.
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Send newsletter updates, program announcements, and event invitations.
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Respond to inquiries, support requests, or partnership opportunities.
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Analyze website traffic to improve user experience and site functionality.
Sharing of Information & Third-Party Service Providers:
CRC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email deployment services, event management tools, and website hosting providers). These service providers are contractually required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
California Privacy Disclosures:
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Do Not Track & Opt-Out Preference Signals: Our website recognizes Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and standard web browser privacy preferences where applicable.
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Your Rights: California residents have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about them, request correction of inaccurate data, or request deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable legal exemptions.
Data Retention & Security:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by legal and accounting obligations. We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your information.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Climate Resilient Communities
Email: privacy@crcommunities.org
Phone: 408-384-8212
Address: 3921 E Bayshore RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303