Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02 April 2025

Last Updated: 02 April 2025

Introduction

At What3Trees, your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

Data We Collect

When you create an account on our site, we collect the following personal information:

We do not collect or store payment details. All financial transactions are handled securely by Stripe.

How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal information for the following purposes:

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or analytical purposes.

Data Security

All user data is stored securely using Google Firebase, with encryption handled via AES-256 encryption standards. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your information is stored securely and protected from unauthorized access.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not share, sell, or disclose your data to any third-party organizations. All data remains under our control and is used solely for the delivery of our tree sponsorship service.

Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any form of analytics software. Your activity on our website is not monitored or profiled in any way.

Payment Processing

Payments on our platform are handled by Stripe. We do not have access to your credit card details or payment information. Please refer to Stripe’s privacy policy for more information on how your financial data is handled.

Your Rights (GDPR)

You are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account or request data erasure, your information will be permanently removed from our systems unless legally required to retain it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of the changes.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, contact us at:

Email: support@what3trees.org