Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 11, 2025
The Yampa River Botanic Park (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, supporters, and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided through our website, yampariverbotanicpark.org.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We do not offer user accounts, comment sections, or public content uploads on our website. However, we may collect personal information in the following situations:
Online Donations
When you make a donation through our secure online forms, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card or bank account details.
Newsletter Sign-Ups and Forms
If you choose to sign up for our newsletter or complete an online form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) in order to fulfill your request.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us improve our website and user experience.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly without them.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and acknowledge donations.
- Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in.
- Improve the functionality and content of our website.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain donor and subscriber information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Online donations are processed through secure, encrypted channels.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Yampa River Botanic Park
PO Box 776269
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Email: yampariverbotanicpark@gmail.com
Phone: 970-846-5172
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.