Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Friends of Fish Creek respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and how we use it.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to share with us, including your name, email address, mailing address, donation information, messages, photos, stories, or other information you submit through our website, email signup forms, donation tools, or direct email.

We may also collect basic website usage information, such as pages visited, general location information, browser type, device type, and similar analytics data. This helps us understand how people use the website and improve our communications.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send project updates, public meeting notices, volunteer opportunities, and other Fish Creek-related communications.
Respond to questions, messages, stories, photos, or ideas you share with us.
Process donations and maintain basic donor records.
Improve our website, outreach, and community engagement.
Support the restoration and daylighting of Fish Creek / Ch’atanaltsegh Łiq'aka Betnu as a living urban waterway and community resource.

Email Communications

If you sign up for our email list, we may send you updates about Fish Creek restoration, public meetings, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the project. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, manage email communications, process donations, or understand website traffic. These providers may include website hosting, email marketing, donation processing, and analytics services.

We may also share information if required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or operations of Friends of Fish Creek.

Stories, Photos, and Community Contributions

If you send us a story, memory, photo, document, or other community contribution related to Fish Creek, we may contact you for permission before sharing it publicly. We will not intentionally publish personal stories or photos on the website, social media, or other public materials without your permission.

Donations

If you make a donation, payment information is processed by a third-party payment processor. Friends of Fish Creek does not directly store full credit card numbers or payment account information. Donation records may include your name, contact information, donation amount, and related details needed for acknowledgment and recordkeeping.

Third-Party Services

Our website and communications may use third-party services such as Wix, Sender.net, donation processors, and analytics tools. These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect. However, no website, email system, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time. You may also contact us to ask questions, update your information, or request that we remove your information from our active records, where practical and legally allowed.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

hello@daylightfishcreek.org