Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 24, 2026
South Atlantic Fishing Environmentalists (S.A.F.E.) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.safefishing.org.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for membership
- Purchase raffle tickets
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a donation
- Contact us through our website
- Participate in surveys or petitions
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services - Process memberships, raffle tickets, and donations
- To communicate with you - Send newsletters, conservation updates, and event information
- To improve our website - Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To comply with legal obligations - Maintain records as required for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- To protect our organization - Prevent fraud and ensure security
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
Service Providers
Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, such as:
- Payment processors (PayPal)
- Email service providers
- Website hosting services
- Database management services
These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
All financial transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections using trusted payment processors.
5. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Do Not Track
Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can manage tracking through your browser settings.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
P.O. Box 1234
Islamorada, FL 33036
Note: S.A.F.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is [EIN Number Here]. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.