Welcome to the website of Action for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (ACES). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, contact us, volunteer, donate, or otherwise engage with our organization.
1. Who We Are
Action for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (ACES) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation, climate action, biodiversity protection, sustainable livelihoods, and the empowerment of local and indigenous communities.
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at:
Email: info@acescm.org
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Organization name
- Volunteer application details
- Donation-related information
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website information
- Website usage statistics
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, remember preferences, and enhance website functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Manage volunteer registrations and applications
- Process donations and support activities
- Provide updates about projects, campaigns, and events
- Send newsletters and communications you have subscribed to
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Monitor website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Support our environmental and community development initiatives
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a requested service or activity
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and protecting our organization and services
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information:
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or services
- With payment processors or financial institutions for donation processing
- When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization, beneficiaries, supporters, and partners
All third parties receiving information are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data.
6. Donations and Financial Transactions
If you make a donation, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information on our servers unless explicitly stated by the payment platform being used.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party payment providers used during the donation process.
7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters, updates, or campaigns, we may send communications regarding:
- Conservation initiatives
- Environmental programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Events and fundraising campaigns
- Organizational updates
- Educational resources
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions included in the email.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Maintain organizational records
- Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence when using third-party services, cloud-based systems, or international partners. We take reasonable measures to ensure that personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of information you have provided
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@acescm.org.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, partner organizations, donors, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or organizational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Action for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (ACES)
Email: info@acescm.org
Website: https://acescm.org
Last Updated: May 30, 2026.