Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At Belizenativetrees.com (the “Website”), operated by Mayan Foundations, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) based in the United States, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. We sell a variety of trees, including fruit-bearing and lumber species, and services, including planting. We value the trust you place in us.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you place an order or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing/shipping address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not store full credit card details)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide, such as preferences for tree species, planting services or feedback.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources)
  • Location data (approximate, based on IP address)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 for details)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as race, religion, or health data unless you explicitly provide it (e.g., in a support inquiry).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping trees and handling returns.
  • Communicate with you about your account, orders, promotions, or updates.
  • Improve our Website, products, and services (e.g., analyzing user behavior to enhance user experience).
  • Send marketing emails (you can opt out at any time).
  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our Website.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Website, process payments (e.g., Stripe or PayPal), ship products (e.g., UPS or FedEx), or provide analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

We may also share aggregated, anonymized data for marketing or research purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption for sensitive data transmission (e.g., SSL) and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality (e.g., maintaining your shopping cart).
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our site.
  • Marketing Cookies: To deliver personalized ads.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California):

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Request data portability.
  • Object to processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at belizenativetrees@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. You can unsubscribe from emails via the link in each message.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

  • Email: belizenativetrees@gmail.com
  • Address: 2295 River Road, Delaware, OH  43015
  • Phone: 740-815-3230

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, USA. Thank you for trusting Belizenativetrees.com with your information.