Privacy Policy

Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District
Effective Date: May 6, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Make a donation

  • Register for an event (free or paid)

  • Purchase products or services (if offered in the future)

  • Contact us through our website

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Payment information (processed securely by a third party)

2. Payment Processing

Online payments and donations made through our website are processed securely via our website platform, Squarespace, and its integrated payment processors.

We do not store or have access to full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details. Payment information is handled directly by secure third-party processors in accordance with their privacy and security policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and transactions

  • Manage event registrations

  • Send confirmations, updates, or program information

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Support conservation programs and outreach efforts

We may also use this information in connection with future programs, services, or transactions offered through our website.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only as necessary with:

  • Service providers (such as website hosting and payment processors)

  • Partner organizations when required for program delivery

  • Government entities as required by law

5. Public Records Notice

As a public entity, the Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District is subject to the Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA).

Information submitted through this website may be considered a public record and may be disclosed upon request, unless otherwise protected by law.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website platform and payment processors use industry-standard security practices to safeguard data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage information to support website functionality and analytics.

Please refer to Squarespace’s privacy policy for more information on how that data is handled.

8. Your Choices

You may:

  • Contact us to update or correct your information

  • Request removal from communications (if applicable)

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us here.