Privacy Policy

Taproots at Camp Walden

Last Updated: August 20th, 2026

1. Introduction

Taproots at Camp Walden (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Michigan. We provide residential summer camp experiences to children from low-income households.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, taprootswalden.org.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you interact with our website, you may choose to provide information such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Donation amounts and details
  • Information submitted through website forms (e.g., emergency contact information of a third party; allergy, medication, and accommodations information of a minor; photograph; gender; date of birth)
  • Newsletter or mailing list sign-up details

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages viewed and how you interact with the site
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies and may employ other tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and software development kits that may be shared with third parties.

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about your visit. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:

  • Keeping the site secure and functioning properly
  • Understanding how visitors use our site (analytics)
  • Supporting advertising measurement and attribution

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

Our website relies on third-party service providers to help us operate. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information. Below is a summary of the services we use, grouped by function:

Analytics & Advertising

  • Google Analytics 4 (traffic and visitor behavior)
  • Google Tag Manager (manages tracking scripts)
  • Google Conversion Linker (connects site activity with advertising)
  • Google/DoubleClick advertising technology (ad measurement and attribution)
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics / Browser Insights (traffic and performance)

Security & Infrastructure

  • Cloudflare (security, bot protection, performance)

Donations & Payments

  • Givebutter (embedded donation form and hosted donation page)
  • Stripe (payment processing — payment card details are handled directly by Stripe and are not stored or accessed by Taproots)
  • Intercom (support/messaging within the Givebutter environment)
  • PostHog (product analytics within the Givebutter environment)

Forms & Communications

  • Gravity Forms (website form submissions)
  • Mailchimp (mailing list and marketing emails)
  • Postmark (transactional emails such as form confirmations)

Embedded & Third-Party Content

  • YouTube (embedded video)
  • Google Fonts (web fonts loaded from Google servers)
  • Adobe Fonts (web fonts loaded from Adobe servers)

5. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Send newsletters and updates to those who opt in
  • Maintain the security of our website

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With the service providers listed above, solely to help us operate our website and fulfill our mission;
  • When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process;
  • To investigate misuse or fraud, in order to protect you, campers, or Taproots; or
  • In the event of a transaction or merger.

7. Donations

Donations to Taproots at Camp Walden are processed through Givebutter, with Stripe handling payment processing. We do not collect or store your payment card information — that information is handled directly by Stripe.

For details on how your payment information is handled, please review Givebutter’s and Stripe’s privacy policies.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to or embed content from third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. Camp registration and donation activities involving children are handled by their parents or guardians.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can investigate and, if appropriate, promptly delete it.

10. Your Choices

You have several choices regarding your information:

  • Marketing emails: You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email we send.
  • Cookies: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
  • Access, update, or delete your information: Contact us at [email protected] to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please be vigilant regarding any information you provide over the internet.

12. Do Not Track

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals to websites. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

Taproots at Camp Walden

Email: [email protected]
Website: taprootswalden.org
Mailing Address: 5607 S River Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721