Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 15.01.2026

Nature Friends of Maldives (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website naturefriendsofmaldives.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible way.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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1.1 Information You Provide

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We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our Website, including:

• Contact Form: Name, email address, message content, and any other information you choose to provide.

• Photo/Video Uploads: Any media files or related information you submit through our Website.

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1.2 Information Collected Automatically

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We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website, including:

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• IP address

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website or source

• Usage data and analytics

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form

• To manage and maintain our Website

• To analyze website usage and improve user experience

• To support our conservation, education, and research initiatives

• To comply with legal obligations

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3. Cookies and Tracking

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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and improve your experience on the Website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

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4. Third-Party Services

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We use the following third-party services:

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4.1 Google Analytics

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We use Google Analytics to track and analyze Website usage and performance. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.

For more information about Google Analytics’ privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

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4.2 Wix

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Our Website is hosted and managed through Wix. Wix may collect and process information as part of their hosting and analytics services.

For more information, please review Wix’s Privacy Policy.

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4.3 Social Media Embeds

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Our Website may include embedded content from social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook). These embeds may collect information about your browsing activity and use cookies.

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5. Data Retention

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We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 1 year

• Donation Records: Retained for 5 years

• Analytics Data: Retention period depends on Google Analytics settings and defaults; typically up to 26 monthsunless otherwise configured.

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6. Data Security

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We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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7. Your Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address below.

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8. Children’s Privacy

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Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

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10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: nfmaldives@gmail.com
Website: naturefriendsofmaldives.com