Privacy Policy

At Webber Wildlife Center (“Webber”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website at www.jwwildlifecenter.org, participate in our programs, make donations, or otherwise engage with our nonprofit organization.

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1. Information You Provide

• Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
• Donation information, including billing address and payment method (via secure third-party processors)
• Event registration and volunteer sign-up details
• Survey responses or messages sent through our contact forms
• Media release consent, when applicable

2. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, operating system
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Register participants for events and volunteer programs
• Communicate with supporters and respond to inquiries
• Provide updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (you may opt out at any time)
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
• Comply with legal and financial recordkeeping requirements

How We Share Your Information

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

We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) who help us operate the Website and deliver our programs
• Legal authorities if required to comply with the law, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety
• Third-party partners only when you explicitly opt-in (e.g., collaborative programs or sponsorships)

All third parties must agree to keep your information secure and confidential.

Donation Security

We use secure, PCI-compliant third-party platforms to process donations (e.g., PayPal, or similar). We do not store your full payment card information on our servers.

Your Choices & Rights

You may:

• Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data (subject to any legal obligations)
• Control cookies via your browser settings

To make a privacy-related request, email us at contactus@jwwildlifecenter.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that a child has submitted personal data without permission, we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, and as required by law (e.g., tax or donor reporting requirements).

8. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

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

Webber Wildlife Center
Email: contactus@jwwildlifecenter.org
Address: 3891 E. Surrey Rd, Clare, MI 48617
Website: www.jwwildlifecenter.org