Privacy Policy

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (“we,” “us,” or “our”)

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, submit forms, or interact with our content.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or submit personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including when you:

Submit a contact form
Register for events through our events calendar
Sign up as a volunteer
Subscribe to our newsletter

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Event or volunteer preferences
Any additional information you choose to provide

We do not require account creation to use the website.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us maintain website security and performance.

Events Calendar and Forms

Our website includes an events calendar and related registration or sign-up forms.

When you register for an event or volunteer opportunity, we collect the information you provide to:

Process registrations
Communicate event details and updates
Coordinate volunteer activities
Provide organizational support

Newsletter Sign-Up

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any related signup information.

We use this information to:

Send updates about events and programs
Share conservation news and organizational updates
Communicate important announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Volunteer Sign-Up

When you submit a volunteer form, we collect the information you provide to:

Match volunteers with opportunities
Communicate scheduling and event details
Coordinate participation in programs

Volunteer information is used only for organizational purposes and is not sold or shared for marketing.

External Ecommerce Website

Our website may include links to a separate third-party ecommerce website for donations, purchases, or merchandise.

Please note:

This ecommerce activity does not occur on our website
Any purchases or transactions are handled directly by the third-party provider
Their privacy policy governs any information you provide on their platform

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and messages
Manage event registrations
Coordinate volunteer participation
Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain website security

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

How We Share Your Information

We only share personal information when necessary to operate our organization, including:

Website hosting providers
Email and newsletter services
Event and form management tools
Volunteer coordination systems
Legal or regulatory requirements

These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Support basic website functionality
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve user experience

Third-party tools, such as embedded content or analytics services, may also set cookies.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Manage communications, events, and volunteer activities
Maintain organizational records
Comply with legal, tax, or reporting requirements

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without appropriate consent. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your information

To make a request, please contact us using the information provided on our website.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

You have the right to request that we disclose:

The categories of personal information we collect
The categories of sources from which we collect personal information
The business or charitable purpose for collecting or sharing personal information
The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information

You also have the right to request:

Access to the personal information we have collected about you
Deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational exceptions
Correction of inaccurate personal information
Information about whether your personal information has been sold or shared

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or marketing purposes.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information on our website. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at (815) 337-9502.

Last Updated: June 29, 2026