Privacy Policy

Nitrate Action Now Minnesota · Effective Oct 1, 2026

Introduction

Nitrate Action Now Minnesota ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, sign up for updates, take action with us, donate, or contact us, and how we use and protect that information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or submit personal information to us.

Information We Collect

Information you give us. When you fill out a form, sign a petition, register for an event, subscribe to our email list, volunteer, donate, or email us, we may collect:

  • Name and email address

  • Mailing address, city, county, or ZIP code

  • Phone number

  • Information about your well, water source, or community, if you choose to share it

  • Any message or comments you send us

Donation information. Donations are processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not receive or store your full credit card or bank account number. We may receive your name, contact details, donation amount, and date.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our site and its service providers may collect basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring website, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters, action alerts, and updates about nitrate contamination and clean water advocacy in Minnesota

  • Deliver petitions, comments, or messages to public officials when you ask us to

  • Respond to your questions and requests

  • Process donations and send receipts and acknowledgments

  • Organize events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities

  • Understand how our website is used so we can improve it

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

How We Share Information

We share personal information only in these limited cases:

  • Service providers. Trusted vendors who help us run our website, email list, forms, event registration, and donation processing. They may use your information only to provide services to us.

  • Public officials. When you sign a petition or send a message through our site, your name, location, and message may be delivered to the elected or agency officials it is addressed to.

  • Coalition partners. We will share your information with partner organizations only with your permission.

  • Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to make the site work and to understand how visitors use it. We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or our website platform's built-in analytics, which collect information about site usage in aggregate.

You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Some parts of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to other websites, including government agencies, partner organizations, and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Your Choices

  • Unsubscribe. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also email us to be removed from our list.

  • Access, correct, or delete. You may ask us to tell you what personal information we hold about you, correct it, or delete it. We will respond within a reasonable time, subject to any records we must keep by law, such as donation records.

  • Do Not Track. Our website does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No website or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 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 and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a request about your information, please contact us:

Nitrate Action Now Minnesota Email: info@nitrateactionmn.org