PRIVACY POLICY

1. Commitment to Donor & Member Privacy

The Amara Zee non-profit organization is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, members, volunteers, and website visitors. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any commercial third parties.

2. Information We Collect

When you join as a member, pledge a donation, or register for sails and educational events aboard the Amara Zee, we may collect:

• Full name and mailing address
• Email address and telephone number
• Membership tier and recurring contribution selections
• Communication preferences and volunteer interests

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely to fulfill our charitable mission, including:

• Issuing tax-deductible contribution receipts and acknowledgments
• Sending invitations to member-exclusive Low Country Boil Dinners and sails
• Providing updates on Amara Zee voyage schedules and waterfront programs
• Fulfilling legal and non-profit accounting obligations

4. Security of Your Information

We employ modern encryption standards, secure SSL connections, and access control protocols to protect all sensitive information submitted through our website. Payment and contribution data are handled securely following industry PCI-DSS standards.

5. Contacting Us

If you have questions about this policy, or wish to review, update, or remove your contact details from our membership records, please contact us at: