Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
The Little Wind Phone Project ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, dignity, and respect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for our programs, order a Wind Phone structure, or contact us.
1. Information We Collect We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you reach out via email, fill out a contact form, or sign up for our newsletter.
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Order & Inquiry Data: Details you share when ordering an at-cost Wind Phone, applying for a school pilot program, or submitting a petition inquiry.
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Community Submissions & Stories: Any personal stories, reflections, or feedback you voluntarily share with us for inclusion in our blog, social media, or public quote features.
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Financial Data: Payment processing for donations or at-cost structures is handled through secure third-party processors. We do not store financial or credit card credentials on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect strictly to fulfill our non-profit mission, specifically to:
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Respond to your inquiries, orders, and program requests.
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Coordinate the delivery and installation of Wind Phone structures.
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Send periodic updates, newsletters, or project announcements (you may opt out at any time).
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Process donations and issue tax receipts.
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Improve our website and community resources.
3. Information Sharing & Disclosure We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only share your information in the following limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or crafting structures (e.g., our woodworking partners), strictly to perform services on our behalf.
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Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect public safety.
4. Data Security We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites or public community pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
6. Your Rights & Choices
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Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
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Access & Updates: You may contact us at any time to update, correct, or request the deletion of your personal contact information.
7. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
The Little Wind Phone Project
Rockville, Maryland