Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Teach a Human to Fish ("TAHF," "we," "us," or "our") is a Utah nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our website is located at teachahumantoffish.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site or interact with our organization.

Questions about this policy may be directed to: info@teachahumantoffish.org

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly when you:

• Fill out a volunteer interest form (name, email, phone, availability)
• Submit a group outing inquiry (organization name, contact info, group size)
• Submit a sponsorship inquiry (organization, contact, sponsorship level)
• Make a donation (name, email, payment information processed by our payment provider)
• Contact us directly via email

Information collected automatically when you visit our Site:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website (how you found us)
• General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

We collect this automatically-collected data through standard web server logs and, if enabled, analytics tools such as Google Analytics. We do not use tracking pixels, behavioral ad targeting, or cross-site tracking tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and form submissions
• Process and acknowledge your donations
• Send tax-deductible donation receipts and documentation
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling and clinic logistics
• Send organizational updates, program announcements, and event invitations (only if you opted in or have an existing relationship with us)
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• Comply with legal obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Payment Processing

Donations made through our Site are processed by a third-party payment processor (Donorbox and/or Stripe). We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment card data on our servers. All payment information is transmitted directly to and stored by our payment processor in accordance with PCI-DSS compliance standards.

Our payment processor's privacy policies govern the handling of your payment information. We encourage you to review their policies before completing a transaction.

5. Email Communications

If you provide your email address via one of our forms or by making a donation, we may send you information about TAHF programs, upcoming events, and organizational updates. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may also opt out at any time by emailing info@teachahumantoffish.org with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.

We do not send unsolicited bulk email (spam). We do not add you to marketing lists without your knowledge.

6. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following limited purposes:

• Session cookies: Used for the Partner Portal login to maintain your authenticated session. These expire when you close your browser or log out.
• Analytics cookies: If we use Google Analytics, it sets cookies to help us understand how visitors use the Site. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may prevent the Partner Portal from functioning correctly.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with vendors who help us operate (payment processors, email service providers, web hosting). These vendors are contractually required to protect your information.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
• Nonprofit reporting: As a 501(c)(3) organization, certain financial records (including aggregate donor information) may be included in our annual IRS Form 990, which is a public document. We do not publish individual donor names without consent.

8. Your Rights (CCPA / Privacy Rights)

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to our legal record-keeping obligations)
• Opt-out: Opt out of any email communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@teachahumantoffish.org. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our programs serve youth under 18, but our website is directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this Site. Youth registration for clinics is handled by a parent or guardian. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our Site is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will make a reasonable effort to notify users who have provided contact information. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy: