Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

McCutchanville Greenway Park & Nature Preserve (“McCutchanville Greenway,” “Greenway,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, members, event participants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, www.mccutchanvillegreenway.org, and any related online services.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information in several ways, including information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically through your use of our website.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

Contact us through a website form
Sign up for our newsletter
Register for an event
Make a donation
Purchase tickets for a fundraiser
Volunteer
Request information
Submit photographs or other content
Participate in surveys or community engagement activities

Information you voluntarily provide may include:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Organization or employer
Donation information
Volunteer interests
Event registration information
Any other information you choose to provide

Payment Information

When making an online donation or purchasing event tickets, payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors.

McCutchanville Greenway does not store complete credit card numbers or payment account information on its servers.

Please review the privacy policies of the applicable payment processor for additional information regarding how your payment information is collected and secured.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Date and time of visits
Clickstream data
General geographic location derived from your IP address

This information is generally collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain website functionality, understand website usage, and support future improvements.

Cookies may include:

Essential cookies
Functional cookies
Security cookies
Analytics cookies
Performance cookies

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Other cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and usability.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Please also review our separate Cookie Notice for additional information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries
Process donations
Issue donation acknowledgments
Register participants for events
Communicate with volunteers
Send newsletters and updates
Improve website performance
Maintain website security
Detect fraudulent or unauthorized activity
Analyze website usage
Evaluate fundraising efforts
Promote programs and events
Comply with legal obligations
Carry out our charitable mission

We use personal information only as reasonably necessary to fulfill these purposes.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

Organizational news
Event announcements
Volunteer opportunities
Fundraising campaigns
Educational content
Project updates
Other communications related to our mission

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained within our emails or by contacting us directly.

Donations

When making a donation, certain information may be retained for:

Tax acknowledgment purposes
Accounting requirements
Financial reporting
Donor stewardship
Legal compliance

Donation records are maintained in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Volunteer and Event Information

If you volunteer or register for an event, we may use your information to:

Coordinate participation
Communicate event details
Manage volunteer assignments
Provide event updates
Maintain participation records
Recognize volunteers and supporters

Photographs and Media

Photographs or videos may be taken during public events held at McCutchanville Greenway.

These images may be used for:

Website content
Social media
Newsletters
Annual reports
Marketing materials
Educational materials
Historical documentation

If you prefer not to appear in promotional materials, please notify event staff whenever practical.

A separate Photography & Media Policy may provide additional information regarding image use.

Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties only as necessary to support our operations, including:

Payment processors
Email communication providers
Website hosting providers
Technology vendors
Event registration services
Accounting professionals
Legal advisors
Government agencies when required by law

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable law
Respond to legal process
Protect the safety of visitors
Prevent fraud
Protect our rights
Protect our property
Enforce our Terms of Use

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Payment processors
Community partners
Sponsors

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites independently.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the Internet.

Users provide information at their own risk.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain financial records
Support historical organizational records

After information is no longer needed, it may be securely deleted or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent where required by law.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we may promptly remove the information when appropriate.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending upon applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Opt out of certain communications
Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Certain information may be retained where required by law.

California Privacy Rights

Although McCutchanville Greenway is located in Indiana, we strive to respect applicable privacy rights of all website visitors, including residents of California.

Where applicable, California residents may exercise rights available under California privacy laws regarding access, deletion, and correction of certain personal information.

International Visitors

Although our services are primarily intended for individuals located within the United States, visitors from other countries may access our website.

By using this website, international users acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed within the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

McCutchanville Greenway Park & Nature Preserve
PO Box 5, Inglefield, IN 47618