Privacy Policy

The Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (“MRP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.manateerescue.org/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our Site, contact us, or make a donation.

This policy is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.

1) Information We Collect

Information you provide

Name, email address, phone number, and any information you submit through forms or email
Donation-related information such as billing name and address and donation amount
Any other information you choose to provide

Information collected automatically

IP address
Device and browser information
Pages viewed and basic usage data needed to operate and secure the Site
Cookies that help the Site function (see Section 7)

Payment information Donations made through the Site are processed by third-party payment providers available through Wix. We do not store your full payment card details. Payment providers may process your information according to their own privacy policies.

2) How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Submit a form on the Site or email us
Make a donation
Browse the Site (via essential cookies and standard server logs)

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate and maintain the Site
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Process donations and send confirmations/receipts
Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our rights
Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations (including those applicable to nonprofit organizations)

4) How We Share Information

We may share information:

With service providers that help us operate the Site and process donations (e.g., website hosting and payment processing)
If required by law or to respond to lawful requests
To protect rights and safety of MRP, our visitors, and others
In connection with organizational changes (e.g., restructuring), if ever applicable

We do not sell your personal information.

5) Website Hosting (Wix)

Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the online platform that allows us to operate the Site and collect donations. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications on secure servers behind a firewall.

6) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, recordkeeping related to donations and accounting).

7) Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the Site to function and to help keep it secure. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

8) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing.

To make a request, contact manateerehabilitation@gmail.com.

9) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact manateerehabilitation@gmail.com.

10) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Please review it periodically.

11) Contact Us

Manatee Rescue Rehab (MRP)
Email: manateerehabilitation@gmail.com