The Center for Restoration Coordination – Global Cooperative (CRC-GC)

Website: www.crc-cares.earth | Last Updated: September 9, 2026

1. Introduction
CRC-GC (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.crc-cares.earth or engage with our services. It is effective as of September 9, 2026 and applies to all users globally.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address
• Communications: Form submissions, opt-in records, and messages you send us
• Voluntary Information: Project ideas, cooperative interests, and participation data you share

3. Methods of Obtaining Consent
We obtain your consent before collecting personal information. Consent may be express or implied — provided verbally, electronically, or in writing — and may be withdrawn at any time. For SMS communications, consent is collected via opt-in forms on our website or at events.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Send SMS/text messages and emails you’ve opted into
• Coordinate community restoration projects and cooperative activities
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and A2P messaging regulations (TCPA / CRTC)

5. SMS / Text Messaging Data (A2P Compliance)
When you provide your phone number and consent to SMS communications:

• Your number is used solely to send CRC-GC organizational messages
• We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing
• Opt-out records are maintained and honored immediately upon receiving STOP
• Message logs are retained for regulatory compliance purposes only

6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be affected.

7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

• Service Providers: Third-party platforms (e.g., CRM, email/SMS providers) that assist our operations — bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our community

8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent for SMS/email communications (reply STOP or email us)
• Request data portability — a copy of your data in a readable format

To exercise these rights, contact: sacha.e.joseph@live.com

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.

12. Compliance
This policy is designed to comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA / Law 25 – Québec) and U.S. regulations (TCPA) for SMS messaging.

Compliance Contact:
Sacha Joseph
509 – 888 Rue Wellington, Montréal, QC, H3C 0N1, Canada
sacha.e.joseph@live.com | +1 (514) 245-7547

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance.