Privacy Policy for Indigenous Visions

Effective Date: 2025-01-01

Introduction

Welcome to Indigenous Visions (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, Indigenous Visions (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

We collect the following information directly from you:

• Email Address: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list via the input box on our Site, we collect your email address to send you updates and communications. This information is managed through MailChimp.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages you visit and the time spent on each page
• Referring website (if applicable)

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information to understand how users interact with our Site and improve your experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. For more details, see the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To manage and send newsletters or updates when you provide your email address.
• To analyze Site usage and improve our content, functionality, and overall user experience.
• To respond to inquiries or requests you submit via the Site.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services such as MailChimp and Google Analytics to process data and perform Site-related services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or to comply with legal processes.

4. Your Choices

• Opt-Out of Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send or by contacting us at ivrwinfo@indigenousvisions.org.
• Cookies Management: Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at or intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices. Changes will be effective when posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Indigenous Visions
Email: ivrwinfo@indigenousvisions.org

Thank you for trusting Indigenous Visions.