Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 27, 2025
Plumas-Eureka State Park Association (PESPA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information through our website, pespa.org, in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
PESPA is a nonprofit organization based in Graeagle, California. Our mission is to preserve, maintain, and protect Plumas-Eureka State Park through interpretive and educational programs and fundraising events, ensuring future generations can enjoy and learn from this unique cultural and natural resource.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our site or interact with us:
Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us).
Donation Information: when you make a donation, we collect transaction details. Payment processing is handled securely through third-party services, and we do not store full credit card numbers.
Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Process donations and send acknowledgment letters
Provide updates via newsletters (if you opt in)
Monitor and improve our website performance and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and referring websites. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
Service Providers: such as payment processors or email platforms, strictly to provide services on our behalf.
Legal Obligations: if required to do so by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PESPA or others.
6. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we have collected about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out of the sale of your data (note: we do not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@pespa.org.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track usage via Google Analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. PESPA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
11. No Merchandise Sales
PESPA does not operate an online store or sell merchandise through our website. Any financial transactions on the site are related solely to charitable donations.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact:
Plumas-Eureka State Park Association (PESPA)
📍 P.O. Box 1148, Graeagle, CA 96103
✉️ info@pespa.org