Privacy policy

Privacy Policy Last updated: January 1, 2025 · Effective: January 1, 2025

Less is More Green Tag Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is built on radical transparency, and that commitment extends directly to how we protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we securely use it, and your strict rights regarding that data.

1. Who We Are Less is More Green Tag Foundation is a domestic nonprofit organization registered in the United States (EIN: 41-5100472), located at 10901 Elvin Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. We accept charitable donations in support of our verified reforestation, eco-certification, and conservation missions.

2. Information We Collect Information you provide directly:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors — we do not store full card numbers)

  • Donation amounts and certified campaign preferences

  • Messages sent through our contact form

  • Newsletter or impact report communication preferences

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website or search terms

  • Device type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Process and accurately record your donation

  • Send donation receipts and verified acknowledgment letters

  • Provide transparent updates and tracking on programs you have supported

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

  • Send newsletters and audited impact reports (only if you have opted in)

  • Comply with strict legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements

  • Improve our website, security, and communications

4. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following heavily vetted circumstances:

  • Payment processors: To securely process your donation (e.g., Stripe). These processors are bound by their own rigorous privacy and PCI-compliant security policies.

  • Email service providers: To send you the receipts, transparent updates, or newsletters you have requested.

  • Legal requirements: When strictly required by law, subpoena, or government regulation.

  • Nonprofit compliance: As required for IRS reporting or state-level nonprofit auditing and compliance.

5. Payment Security All payment transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or sensitive payment data on our servers. Our website uses industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect your data in transit.

6. Cookies and Tracking Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some tracking features of the website may not function properly without them.

7. Data Retention We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the transparent purposes described in this Policy and to comply with legal obligations, including strict IRS nonprofit record-keeping requirements. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years for auditing purposes.

8. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • The right to correct inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • The right to opt out of marketing and update communications at any time

  • California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA To exercise any of these rights, contact our compliance team at: contact@greentagfoundation.org

9. Children's Privacy Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately for its secure removal.

10. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as verified conservation partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect our ongoing commitment to security and transparency. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us Less is More Green Tag Foundation 10901 Elvin Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: +1 505-296-2350 Email: contact@greentagfoundation.org