*Last Modified: June 10, 2026*
The Light Ranch ("The Light Ranch," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, register for an event, purchase merchandise, subscribe to our communications, volunteer, or otherwise interact with The Light Ranch.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Company refers to The Light Ranch, a nonprofit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Personal Data means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual.
Service refers to the website, programs, events, retreats, workshops, merchandise offerings, fundraising activities, volunteer opportunities, and related services provided by The Light Ranch.
S
ervice Provider means any third-party company or individual that processes information on behalf of The Light Ranch.
Usage Data refers to information collected automatically through the use of our website.
You means the individual accessing or using our website, services, or participating in our programs.
Information We Collect
Personal DataWhen you interact with The Light Ranch, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Emergency contact information (when applicable)
- Event, retreat, workshop, volunteer, or registration information
- Donation information
- Merchandise purchase information
- Payment-related information processed through third-party payment providers
- Information submitted through contact forms, applications, registrations, surveys, or questionnaires
- Communications you send to us
Usage DataWe may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Other diagnostic and analytics data
How We Use Your InformationWe may use your Personal Data to:
- Provide and manage our programs, retreats, events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and community activities
- Process registrations, event payments, merchandise purchases, and donations
- Communicate with participants, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters
- Send newsletters, updates, fundraising communications, and promotional materials where permitted by law
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website, programs, services, and outreach efforts
- Analyze website usage and marketing effectiveness
- Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and nonprofit reporting obligations
- Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our participants, guests, staff, volunteers, and operations
Donations and FundraisingAs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Light Ranch may collect and maintain records related to charitable donations, sponsorships, fundraising activities, and donor communications.
Donation information may be used to:
- Process and acknowledge charitable contributions
- Provide donation receipts and tax documentation
- Communicate updates about our mission, programs, and fundraising efforts
- Maintain donor records as required by applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information to third parties.
Merchandise Purchases and Event Registrations
If you purchase merchandise, register for an event, retreat, workshop, or other paid experience through our website, we may collect information necessary to complete the transaction and provide the requested services.
Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors. The Light Ranch does not store complete credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on its servers.
We may retain records of purchases, registrations, donations, and related transactions as required for accounting, tax reporting, nonprofit compliance, and operational purposes.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us with:
- Website hosting and management
- Email marketing and communications through Flodesk
- Event registration and ticketing
- Donation processing
- Merchandise sales and fulfillment
- Payment processing
- Analytics and reporting
- Advertising and marketing services
These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Business Transfers
If The Light Ranch undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to do so by law or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights, property, or operations
- Prevent fraud, misuse, or other unlawful activity
- Protect the safety of participants, volunteers, donors, guests, or the public
Analytics and Advertising
Google AnalyticsWe may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of the website and generate reports regarding website activity.
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
We may use Meta advertising tools, including the Meta Pixel, to measure advertising performance and provide relevant content and advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Pinterest
We may use Pinterest advertising and remarketing tools to provide relevant content and promotional materials.
For more information:
https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Deliver relevant content and communications
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, make a donation, purchase merchandise, volunteer, or otherwise provide your email address, we may send you:
- Organization updates
- Event announcements
- Fundraising campaigns
- Program information
- Volunteer opportunities
- Newsletters and inspirational content
- Merchandise announcements and promotions
We use Flodesk to manage and distribute email communications. By providing your email address, you acknowledge that your information may be processed through Flodesk in accordance with its privacy practices.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our communications.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, maintain nonprofit and tax records, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have rights regarding your Personal Data, including:
- Access to the information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information
- Restriction of certain processing activities
- Withdrawal of consent where applicable
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws, including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and use
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our website and services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Light Ranch
Email:
[email protected]Website: https://thelightranch.org