Last Updated: June 2025
The Death Valley Natural History Association (DVNHA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites: dvnha.org and store.dvnha.org.
1. Who We Are
DVNHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting education, preservation, and scientific research in Death Valley National Park and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Proceeds from purchases and donations directly support this mission.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two main ways:
- Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our sites, you may voluntarily provide:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
- Additional information when subscribing to newsletters, donating, or placing an order
- Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, and device info
- Page views and user activity
- Referring URLs and search terms
This data may be collected through cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process purchases and donations
- Fulfill and ship orders from our online store
- Send email updates and respond to inquiries
- Improve our websites and user experience
- Track performance and conversions via analytics tools
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our websites. These include:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – to monitor traffic and behavior
- Google Tag Manager (GTM) – to manage website tracking
- Google Ads (Grant Program) – to promote our mission via targeted search advertising
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings, and opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our operations, including:
- Payment processing (e.g., Shopify, PayPal)
- Email communications (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Ecommerce fulfillment through our online store
These providers have their own privacy policies and comply with industry standards.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information. Our websites use HTTPS encryption to secure all traffic.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
• Access or correct your personal information
• Unsubscribe from email communications
• Request deletion of your information
To make a request, contact us using the information at the end of this document.
8. Children's Privacy
Our websites are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date noted above.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 188 Death Valley, CA 92328
Email: memberships@dvnha.org
Phone: 800-478-8564