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Privacy Policy

Last updated: Monday, August 25, 2025

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1. Introduction

Turtle Island Children’s Center ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the personal information you provide when accessing our website [turtleislandvt.org].

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined herein.

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2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you join a waitlist, inquire about enrollment, or donate.

  • Any other information you actively submit (e.g., survey responses, form entries).

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Standard technical data (IP address, browser type, device type) collected via cookies or similar technologies to enhance site functionality and user experience.

c. Mobile Information & Text Messaging Data

  • If you opt-in to receive text messages, we may collect your mobile number, message consent status, and message history.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

  • Responding to inquiries or enrollment requests.

  • Managing donations and communications.

  • Sending updates, newsletters, or event information if you've opted in.

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4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

What we never share:

  • Mobile information, including text messaging opt-in data or originating consent information, is never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

  • All other mobile/text consent data remains strictly private.

What we do share:

  • With trusted subcontractors who assist with customer service, website hosting, and donation processing—only as necessary to provide those services.

What we do not share:

  • Any personal data beyond the scope of "subcontractor" support is not shared with affiliates, marketers, or other third parties for promotional purposes.

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5. Your Choices

You can update, correct, or request deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly (see Section 7 below). You may also opt out of communications at any time.

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6. Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

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7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

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Turtle Island Children’s Center
659 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Email: community@turtleislandvt.org
Phone: (802) 229‑4047

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