RESTORING THE NATURAL WORLD
CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact us at contact@naturalstate.org in any of the below languages spoken by the Natural State team: English, Swahili, French, Kikuyu, Maasai, Kamba, German, Arabic, Punjabi, Kalenjin, Meru, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Gibberish, Urdu, Rendile, Bahasa, and Embu.
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated June 26, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to NATURAL STATE ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website naturalstate.org (the "Site"). If you have any questions about this policy, emal contact@naturalstate.org.
Who we are
NATURAL STATE is a 501©3 nonprofit conservation organization registered in the US and Kenya dedicated to preserving biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, and addressing climate change challenges. Through innovative research, community engagement, and sustainable practices, we work to create a healthier planet for current and future generations.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you participate in an activity on the Site, or otherwise contact us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Site. The personal information we collect may include the following:
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Identification information such as your name;
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Contact information, such as your email address.
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User website analytics
Use of Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
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If you contact us through our contact us form, for example, we may keep a record of that correspondence, as well as your name and contact details.
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If you sign-up for a newsletter, for example, we will keep your name and email address to facilitate email sends.
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You may unsubscribe from our email newsletter communications by following the instructions in any email that we send you, or you can withdraw your consent and request us to remove your personal information at any time by emailing us at contact@naturalstate.org
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If you apply for a career opportunity, for example, we retain the submitted information in order to review your application.
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When you access our Site, we also collect information about your computer, including, where available, your IP address, operating system, and browser type. We do this for system administration purposes, including to analyse trends and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use so that we can improve the site.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information , when it's release is appropriate, to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property or safety.
Retaining your personal information
We will not keep personal information for longer than necessary, and the appropriate retention period will vary according to the intended purpose for which we collected the personal information. For more information on our retention policy email: contact@naturalstate.org
Data Security
While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other types of misuse.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way in which we handle your personal information, please contact us at: contact@naturalstate.org
Thank you for visiting NATURAL STATE.
TERMS OF USE
Last Updated June 26, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to NATURAL STATE ("we," "our," "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at Naturalstate.org (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site.
Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information, including your name, and email address, are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
The materials on the Website is owned by NATURAL STATE or NATURAL STATE third party partners. All intellectual property rights are reserved. Subject to the other provisions below, no content (e.g. text, video, images, logos) from the Website may be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcasted, transmitted, modified or otherwise used without our written consent, except where it is used:
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Personal use, subject to the restrictions outlined in this policy
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for non-commercial, personal and educational use (provided it is not published or shared with any third parties)
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for participation in any of the activities developed or promoted by NATURAL STATE
Our status, and that of any identified partners or contributors, as the subject of content on our site, must always be acknowledged, credited to NATURAL STATE or to our partners and hyperlinked back to NaturalState.org.
Please send your written requests to use content from the Site to contact@naturalstate.org.
Restrictions
You must not:
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establish a link or NATURAL STATE website, images and logos in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.
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Republish content from this Site without written consent (including republication on another website).
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Sell, rent, or sub-license content from the Site.
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Show any content from the Site in public without written consent.
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Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit content on this SIte for a commercial purpose.
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Edit or otherwise modify any content on the Site.
We reserve the right to withdraw linking and content permission without notice. If you wish to link to or make any use of content on the Website other than that set out above, please email: contact@naturalstate.org
Disclaimer
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, we do not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on our Site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this Site.
Limitations
In no event shall we or our partners and suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our Site, even if we or a representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and Kenya, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.
Changes to the Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Revised Terms will apply to the use of our Site from the date of publication of the revised Terms on the Site. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@naturalstate.org
Thank you for visiting NATURAL STATE.