Last Updated: August 2, 2026
At Going Coastal, Inc. (“Going Coastal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from https://goingcoastal.org (the “Site”), we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways when you interact with our Site:
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily choose to share with us, including when you:
- Subscribe to news or dispatches: Name and email address.
- Make a donation or support us: Name, billing address, email address, and payment information (processed securely through third-party processors like PayPal).
- Contact us: Name, email address, phone number, and any message content you send us via contact forms or direct email.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our Site, we automatically receive and store certain technical details through standard web technologies and cookies, such as:
- Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Referral URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level).
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve our content. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate operational and educational purposes, including to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the goingcoastal.org website and user experience.
- Send periodic updates, newsletters, and educational content (if you have opted in).
- Process donations and send transaction receipts.
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or customer service requests.
- Monitor traffic patterns and site analytics to improve our content and regional guides.
- Protect against unauthorized or illegal activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
Going Coastal does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or advertisers. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website, hosting data, processing payments (e.g., PayPal), or managing newsletter distributions (e.g., email marketing providers). These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or government regulation, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, subscriber and site user data may be transferred as part of our organizational records.
4. Third-Party Links and External Content
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, eBay), and external resource guides. We have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have choices regarding your personal data:
- Email Subscriptions: You may opt out of receiving email updates at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are placed.
- Access and Correction: You may contact us to request access to, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Going Coastal, Inc.
Website: https://goingcoastal.org
Email: [email protected]