Last Updated: November 2025

Coldwater Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

This policy applies to coldwaterfoundation.org, all related pages, and any online services we operate.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our website:

 

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Forms: name, email address, phone number, and any message you submit.
• Newsletter Sign-ups: name and email address.
• Donations: name, email, billing details, and donation information (processed securely through Donorbox and Stripe).
• Program or Camp Registrations: when you register through CampBrain, you may provide personal and medical information.
  This information is collected directly by CampBrain on its own secure platform.

 

Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and Analytics:
  We use tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Yoast to understand how visitors use our website.
  These tools may collect:
  
  • IP address
  • Device type and browser
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • General geographic location

 

Marketing and Advertising

We may use marketing tools such as Google Ads or retargeting pixels in the future.
If activated, these tools may collect cookie-based information to show you relevant ads.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to messages and inquiries
• Send newsletters or ministry updates (if you opt in)
• Process donations
• Improve our website and understand visitor behavior
• Keep program registrations running smoothly through CampBrain
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

 

3. Sharing Your Information With Third Parties

We do not sell personal information.

We only share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our ministry:

• Mailchimp (email newsletters)
• Donorbox and Stripe (donations and payment processing)
• CampBrain (program registration)
• Hostinger (website hosting)
• Google (analytics and potential future marketing tools)

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and must handle it securely.

 

4. Children and Minors

Our programs serve youth, and minors may use the website with parent or guardian involvement.

All program registrations for minors occur through CampBrain, which collects and stores that information independently with its own privacy and security protections.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors directly on our website outside of registration links.

If a parent believes we have collected minor information improperly, they may contact us using the information below.

 

5. Donations and Online Payments

When you make a donation:

• Payment details are handled securely by Donorbox and Stripe.
• We do not store full credit card numbers or bank information on our servers.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies to:

• Improve website performance
• Analyze visitor behavior
• Enhance search optimization
• Support potential future advertising tools

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

 

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website includes links to:

• CampBrain registration pages
• Donation processors
• Social media platforms
• External resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

 

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Opt out of newsletters at any time
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your information
• Disable cookies through your browser

To make any of these requests, use the contact information below.

 

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request changes to your information, you can contact us at:

Coldwater Foundation

PO Box 501
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Email: info@coldwaterfoundation.org

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.