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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2025

Introduction

This website is controlled by TALISMAN, ("we", "us", "our"). TALISMAN is the Data Controller for the purposes of applicable data protection laws regarding any personal information that is processed as a result of your visit to this website.

We are committed to providing you with relevant information about, and control over, how your personal information is processed. This policy explains what personal information may be recorded, why it is collected, how you may control the use of your information, and how your information is protected.

Contact Information

Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy should be addressed to:

Email: info@talismanco.com

What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of this website and our Rowen project services. This policy does not cover:

  • Donation processing handled directly by our fiscal sponsor, Social Impact Fund (covered under their separate privacy policy)
  • Third-party websites linked from our site
  • Partner organizations' data collection practices

This website may contain links to other websites. We have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites, and we advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any data to them.

What is Personal Data?

Personal data is any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified. This includes obvious information such as your name and contact details, but also covers less obvious information such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and other online identifiers.

What Personal Information Do We Gather?

We or service providers working on our behalf may collect the following types of information:

Device and Usage Information

  • IP address, browser type and version, operating system
  • Usage information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and content viewed
  • Cookie IDs and similar tracking technologies

Contact Information

  • Email addresses when you sign up for our newsletter
  • Contact details when you volunteer or participate in our programs
  • Information provided when you contact us directly

Donation-Related Information

  • While donations are processed through Social Impact Fund, we may receive donor information for acknowledgment and communication purposes

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for collecting personal information is:

  • Consent: When you approve our use of cookies or provide contact details
  • Legitimate Interest: For improving our website and services
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law

Why Do We Process Your Personal Information?

Website Improvement and Analytics

We analyze how visitors use our site to improve functionality and user experience. This includes understanding which pages are most visited and how long users spend on different sections.

Communication and Marketing

  • Send newsletters about Rowen project updates and NYC community gardening initiatives
  • Provide information about volunteer opportunities and events
  • Acknowledge donations and provide tax receipts (in coordination with Social Impact Fund)

Project Development

  • Coordinate volunteer activities and community partnerships
  • Track progress on transforming NYC's vacant lots into community gardens
  • Facilitate community engagement and outreach

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specific retention periods:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Volunteer information: For the duration of your involvement plus 2 years
  • Contact correspondence: Up to 7 years for legal and administrative purposes

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser or by using our privacy settings options. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

Service Providers

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Email marketing services (for newsletters)
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the security of our site and prevent fraud.

Fiscal Sponsor

We share necessary donor information with Social Impact Fund for donation processing and tax receipt purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request confirmation of what data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@talismanco.com.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at info@talismanco.com. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.