Privacy Policy — National Parks EDU
Privacy Policy
National Parks EDU (“National Parks EDU,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or use NationalParksEdu.org (the “Website”).
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping information
Account information, if applicable
Information submitted through contact forms
Messages and customer support requests
Newsletter or mailing list information
Information provided when purchasing products or services
Any other information you voluntarily provide
Payment information is generally processed by third-party payment providers rather than stored directly by us.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit or use the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and information
Operating system
Pages viewed
Links clicked and actions taken
Referring websites or URLs
Date and time of visits
General usage and interaction information
General location information that may be inferred from an IP address
We use this information primarily to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Website.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
Operate the Website
Remember preferences
Understand how visitors use the Website
Improve Website performance
Analyze traffic
Personalize certain features
Support marketing and advertising activities
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that provide analytics, advertising, payment, or other Website functionality.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser or device settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices or consent mechanisms for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information we collect to:
Provide and operate the Website
Provide educational content and resources
Process orders and payments
Fulfill products and services
Communicate with users
Respond to questions and support requests
Send newsletters and marketing communications when permitted
Improve Website content and functionality
Understand Website usage and visitor trends
Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or abuse
Maintain Website security
Protect our rights and property
Comply with applicable legal obligations
4. Email Communications
If you voluntarily provide your email address, you may receive newsletters, educational information, Website updates, promotional communications, or other messages from us.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:
Clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in the email; or
Contacting us at team@nationalparksedu.org
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may continue to send transactional, account, security, or service-related communications when necessary.
5. Payments
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, which may include services such as Stripe, PayPal, Square, or other payment processors.
We do not intentionally store complete credit card or debit card numbers on our own servers.
Payment providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
6. Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics, advertising, and measurement services to understand Website usage and improve our services.
These services may include tools such as:
Google Analytics
Meta advertising technologies
Advertising and measurement platforms
Website analytics services
Other similar technologies
These providers may collect information about your device, browser, Website activity, and interactions with advertisements or other content.
Where applicable, you may be able to manage certain advertising or tracking preferences through your browser, device, or the applicable third-party service.
7. How We Share Information
We may share information with trusted service providers and other parties when reasonably necessary to operate our Website and business.
These parties may include:
Payment processors
Shipping and fulfillment providers
Email and newsletter providers
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Advertising and marketing providers
Customer support services
Technology and security providers
Contractors and service providers who assist with Website operations
Professional advisors
Government authorities or other parties when required by applicable law
Parties involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale, or transfer of business assets
We do not sell personal information for money.
We may share information with service providers that process information on our behalf for purposes such as analytics, advertising, hosting, payment processing, or other Website functions.
8. Children's Privacy
National Parks EDU is an educational Website and may be visited by children, families, students, educators, and other users.
We do not knowingly request or intentionally collect personal information from children under 13 through features that are not designed for or permitted to collect such information.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without the required parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information as required by applicable law.
If National Parks EDU offers features specifically directed to children that involve collecting personal information, we will implement any applicable parental notice, consent, access, deletion, and other requirements before collecting such information.
Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact team@nationalparksedu.org.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
Provide products and services
Maintain accounts
Complete transactions
Communicate with users
Maintain business and transaction records
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud and abuse
Maintain security
Comply with applicable legal obligations
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal, operational, or security requirements.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should use appropriate care when providing information online.
11. User Accounts
If you create an account on the Website:
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials.
You are responsible for activity occurring under your account.
You should notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
We may suspend or terminate accounts associated with fraud, abuse, security concerns, or violations of our Terms of Service.
12. Privacy Choices and Your Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include the ability to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request information about how your information is collected or used
Withdraw certain consents
Opt out of certain marketing communications
Opt out of certain forms of targeted advertising or data sharing where applicable
Exercise additional rights provided by applicable privacy laws
To make a privacy request, contact us at:
team@nationalparksedu.org
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Some requests may be subject to legally permitted exceptions or limitations.
13. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” settings or similar signals.
The Website may not respond to all such signals because there is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to them.
We may, however, provide other privacy choices or controls where required by applicable law.
14. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, services, or platforms.
We do not control those third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, security, or policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.
15. Social Media and Third-Party Features
The Website may include social media buttons, embedded content, videos, sharing tools, or other third-party features.
These services may collect information about your interaction with their features according to their own privacy policies.
Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those providers.
16. International Visitors
The Website may be accessible to visitors from different countries and regions.
Information collected through the Website may be processed or stored using service providers in locations where we or our service providers operate.
Privacy and data protection laws may differ depending on where you live.
Where applicable, we will provide privacy rights and protections required by the laws that apply to our processing of your information.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If we make material changes to our privacy practices, we may provide additional notice when appropriate or required by applicable law.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to make a privacy request, or believe your information has been collected improperly, please contact:
National Parks EDU
Website: NationalParksEdu.org
Email: team@nationalparksedu.org
Last Updated: October 17, 2026
Effective Date: October 17, 2026