Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
The Perch Project ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at perchproject.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, volunteer, or sign up for our mailing list.
- Donation information: When you make a donation, our payment processor (Stripe) collects your payment details. We receive your name, email, donation amount, and transaction confirmation — but never your full credit card number.
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or our website contact form.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- IP address (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and acknowledge your donations
- Send tax receipts and donation confirmations
- Communicate about our programs, events, and impact
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Payment processors: Stripe processes donations on our behalf. Their privacy policy governs the handling of payment data.
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website, send emails, or analyze website usage, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Essential cookies required for website functionality cannot be disabled.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: chirp@perchproject.org
- Phone: 303.601.6057
- Mail: The Perch Project, Denver, CO