Effective November 2026
Whitebark Institute (“Whitebark,” “we,” “us”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Eastern Sierra. This policy explains what information we collect through whitebarkinstitute.org, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you sign up for our newsletter, fill out a contact or event form, donate, or email us, we collect what you provide. That can include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, organization, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, ours collects basic technical information when you visit. That includes your browser type, device, the pages you view, the site you came from, and an approximate location based on your IP address. We collect this with cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies and analytics” below).
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and send receipts and thank-you notes
- Send newsletters, campaign updates, and event information you’ve signed up for
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Understand how our website is used so we can improve it
- Keep our website secure and meet our legal and financial reporting obligations
Donations
Online donations are processed by Funraise and its payment partners. Whitebark does not receive or store your full credit card or bank account number. We keep a record of your gift and your contact information for receipts, tax records, and donor communications.
Service providers we use
We share information only with the trusted service providers who help us run our website and programs:
- HubSpot: email newsletters, website forms, chat, and contact management
- Funraise: online donation processing
- Google Analytics and Piwik PRO: website analytics
- TrustedSite: website security checks
- Website hosting, backup, and security providers: to keep the site running and protected
These providers may only use your information to provide services to Whitebark.
We do not sell your information
Whitebark does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect the rights and safety of Whitebark, our supporters, or others.
Cookies and analytics
Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use them to understand site traffic, remember your preferences, and make our forms work. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work properly if you do. Our Cookie Policy lists the cookies we use.
Your choices
- Email: you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us.
- Access, correction, and deletion: you can ask to see, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by emailing info@whitebarkinstitute.org. We may need to keep some records, such as donation records, for legal and tax purposes.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.
How we protect and keep information
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, though. We keep information only as long as we need it for the purposes in this policy or as the law requires.
Links to other websites
Our site may link to websites we don’t control, such as partner organizations or our donation page on Funraise. Their own privacy policies apply when you visit them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the new version here and change the effective date above.
Contact us
Whitebark Institute
PO Box #182
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
info@whitebarkinstitute.org