Brownbody is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, Brownbody.org. We understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information and are dedicated to transparent practices regarding how we collect and use data. This policy outlines our commitment to your privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA).
Our Commitment: We do not sell or share any personal information collected from our website visitors.
Information We Collect from Website Visitors
We collect limited types of information from visitors to Brownbody.org:
Information You Voluntarily Provide: This includes information you submit directly to us through forms on our website, such as: Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you inquire about services, request information, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us through our “Contact Us” forms. Inquiry Details: Any specific questions, comments, or requests you include in your communications with us.
Automatically Collected Information (Non-Personal): When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically to help us understand how our site is used and to improve your experience. This information is generally aggregated and does not directly identify you as an individual. It may include:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website addresses
Pages visited on our site
Date and time of your visit
How We Collect Information
Directly from You: We collect information you actively provide when you fill out forms, make a donation, send emails, or engage with interactive features on our website.
Through Technology: We use common website technologies, such as cookies, to collect the automatically collected information mentioned above. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and improve our website’s functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected from our website visitors for the following purposes:
To Respond to Your Inquiries: We use your contact information and inquiry details to respond to your questions, fulfill your requests for information about our services, and schedule tours.
To Send Communications (with your consent): If you opt-in, we may use your email address to send you newsletters or updates about Brownbody. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the link provided in the email.
To Improve Our Website: We use automatically collected, non-personal information to analyze website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand which parts of our website are most popular, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience.
For Internal Operations: To maintain the security and functionality of our website and to comply with legal obligations.
How We DO NOT Use or Share Your Information
Consistent with our commitment, Brownbody does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share any personal information collected from our website visitors with third parties for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purposes. We will not disclose your personal information to any third party at any time, except in the following limited circumstances:
With Your Consent: If you explicitly authorize us to share your information for a specific purpose.
To Service Providers: We may use reputable third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics services) to assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are only authorized to use it for the specific purposes for which we engage them.
As Required by Law: We may disclose information if legally compelled to do so by a court order, subpoena, search warrant, or other valid legal process, or to comply with applicable governmental reporting requirements.
To Protect Rights and Safety: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Brownbody, our employees, our wider community, or others.
Your Rights Regarding Your Information (Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act – MCDPA)
If you are a Minnesota resident and our processing activities meet the applicability thresholds of the MCDPA, you have certain rights regarding your personal data collected through our website:
Right to Confirm and Access: You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access that data.
Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Obtain a Copy: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data that you previously provided to us in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format.
Right to Opt-Out: While we do not sell or engage in targeted advertising, if our practices were to change, you would have the right to opt-out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.
Right to Appeal: If we deny your request to exercise your rights, you have the right to appeal our decision.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below. We will respond to your request within 45 days, with a possible extension of another 45 days if reasonably necessary. We will not disclose sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or financial account numbers in response to access requests. Instead, we will inform you that such data has been collected without revealing the actual data.
Data Security
Brownbody takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information collected through our website from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption for sensitive data transmission, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Please note that Brownbody is 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.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Website Data Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Website Data Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact our Privacy Officer: Karyn Wilson, Email: info@brownbody.org.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Minnesota Attorney General if you believe your rights under the MCDPA have been violated.
