Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 4th, 2026]
Website: alteracircularsystems.org
Contact: [email protected]
Altera Circular Systems (“Altera,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
Altera Circular Systems is a program operating under fiscal sponsorship with Embolden WI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This website is used to share information about our mission and to support collaboration, outreach, and community engagement.
Information we collect
Information you provide
We may collect information you choose to submit through our forms or communications, including:
- Name
- Email address and/or phone number
- Organization and role (if provided)
- Messages, questions, or collaboration details
- Volunteer interest information (if you submit it)
Donations
If you donate through our donation platform, your payment information is processed by the third-party donation processor and/or our fiscal sponsor’s systems. We do not store your full payment card information on our website.
Website usage data
Like most websites, we may collect basic technical data such as:
- IP address (or partial IP)
- Browser type and device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website links
This data helps us understand what content is useful and improve the site.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Provide updates if you opted in to receive them
- Coordinate collaboration, volunteer interest, or partnership conversations
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
We do not sell your personal information.
How we share information
We may share limited information only when necessary to operate the program, including:
- With service providers that help us run the website, email communications, or forms
- With our fiscal sponsor (Embolden WI) as needed for donation processing, reporting, and compliance
If required by law, regulation, or legal process
We do not share your personal information for marketing by third parties.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics (such as understanding which pages are most visited). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Email communications
If you subscribe to campaign updates or newsletters, you may receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email (or by contacting us at [email protected]).
Data retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for communication, program operations, and compliance. You can request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no website can guarantee complete security. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through website forms.
Your choices and rights
You may request to:
- Access or correct your personal information
- Unsubscribe from emails
- Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
To make a request, email: [email protected]
External links
Our website may link to external websites (such as donation pages or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
