Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 26, 2025

The Rice Soil & Water Conservation District (Rice SWCD) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website: https://riceswcd.org.

Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through:
•    Contact forms
•    Event registrations
•    Online store orders for our native tree and plant program

This may include your name, phone number, email address, the county you live in, and any additional details you choose to provide.

Payment Information:  Online payments for native tree and plant orders are processed securely through a third-party payment processor. Rice SWCD does not store or have access to full credit card numbers.

We also collect non-personal information automatically through analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors use our website. This data may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is stored on servers operated by the analytics provider.

How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
•    Respond to your questions or requests
•    Register you for events or programs
•    Process orders for native trees and plants
•    Improve our website and outreach efforts
•    Compile anonymous statistics about site usage
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

Information Sharing
Your information may be shared only with trusted partners or contractors who assist with website hosting, event registration, payment processing, or communication services. These partners are required to protect your information and use it only to provide services on behalf of Rice SWCD.

Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to collect data on how visitors interact with our pages. Cookies help us improve functionality and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website features may not function as intended.

Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to external organizations or resources. Rice SWCD is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
•    Request access to or correction of your personal information
•    Ask to be removed from future communications

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Rice Soil & Water Conservation District
Email: Sue.Erpenbach@riceswcd.org
Website: https://www.riceswcd.org/

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.