PRIVACY POLICY

Human-Wildlife Coexistence Initiative (HWCI)

Effective Date: Monday December 1st 2025

The Human-Wildlife Coexistence Initiative (“HWCI,” “we,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website www.humanwildlifecoexistenceinitiative.org, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we keep it secure.

1. Information We Collect, Information you provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Donation details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; HWCI does not store credit card numbers)

• Any information submitted through contact forms, volunteer forms, or newsletter sign-ups

Automatically collected information:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process donations and send tax receipts

• Communicate updates, newsletters, and opportunities to support our mission

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Improve our website and programs

• Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. When We Share Information

We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers (donation processors, email platforms, hosting providers)

• Legal authorities when required

• With your explicit permission (e.g., donor testimonials)

All partners are required to protect your information and use it only to support HWCI operations.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We use secure encrypted connections (SSL), reputable third-party processors, and reasonable administrative safeguards to protect your information. While no system is fully secure, we take data protection seriously.

6. Your Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information

To make a request, contact us at: Fairlie@H-wci.org

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, contact us at:

Human-Wildlife Coexistence Initiative (HWCI)

📧 Email: Fairlie@H-wci.org

📬 Address: 326 south Reno Street, Suite 409, Los Angeles, CA 90057

🌐 Website: www.humanwildlifecoexistenceinitiative.org