Terms and Policies
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
Privacy Policy
American River Natural History Association, doing business as Effie Yeaw Nature Center (“EYNC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s website located at www.effieyeawnature.org (the “Website”), which are owned and operated by the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA).
By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies whether you access or use these Sites via personal computer, mobile device or otherwise. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Website and does not cover any information collected by any external websites to which we link and use.
Information Collection and Sharing
EYNC only collects and stores personally identifiable information (i.e., information that individually identifies you or another person when you submit on their behalf), when you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, inquiries, or purchase.
We may collect:
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Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Mailing or Billing Address
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Credit Card Numbers
We may automatically collect technical information including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the Website
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Referring website
This information is used solely for website functionality, analytics, and performance improvements.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries and communications
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Process transactions
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Provide customer service
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Send updates, newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials (only if you opt in)
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Improve Website performance and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Website uses cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and collect analytics data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as website hosting providers, analytics tools, payment processors, and email marketing platforms. These third parties are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Any inquiries about this Privacy Policy, should be directed to:
ATTN: Executive Director, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
Social Media Policy
AMERICAN RIVER NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (ARNHA)
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
June 4, 2026
Purpose
The American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) uses social media to share information about the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (EYNC), promote programs and events, support environmental education, encourage community engagement, and foster meaningful conversations about nature, stewardship, and conservation.
This policy establishes guidelines for the management of ARNHA-owned social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Scope
This policy applies to all ARNHA-operated social media accounts and to staff, volunteers, contractors, and board members authorized to post content or moderate discussions on behalf of ARNHA.
Community Participation
ARNHA welcomes comments, questions, feedback, and discussion from the public.
Constructive disagreement, criticism, and differing viewpoints are welcome and will not be removed simply because they express opinions that differ from those of ARNHA, EYNC, staff, volunteers, board members, or supporters.
Comment Moderation
ARNHA reserves the right to hide, remove, or restrict access to content that violates these guidelines.
Content may be hidden or removed if it contains threats, harassment, bullying, personal attacks, or intimidation; contains hate speech or discriminatory language based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected status; contains obscene, sexually explicit, or graphic content; promotes illegal activity; encourages unsafe behavior toward wildlife, visitors, volunteers, staff, or facilities; encourages activities that violate Nature Center, County, or park rules; includes personal, confidential, or private information about another individual; violates copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights; constitutes spam, commercial advertising, or repetitive promotional content; contains malware, phishing links, or other malicious content; impersonates another individual or organization; repeatedly disrupts conversations through excessive posting or intentionally inflammatory behavior; or contains knowingly false information that could create confusion regarding Nature Center operations, visitor safety, wildlife management, educational programs, or emergency conditions.
Moderation Actions
ARNHA may take one or more of the following actions: leave content visible, respond with clarifying information, hide content, remove content, temporarily restrict or block a user, or permanently block a user for repeated or severe violations.
Whenever practical, ARNHA will use the least restrictive moderation action necessary to address a violation.
User Restrictions
Users who repeatedly violate this policy may be temporarily or permanently restricted from participating on ARNHA social media platforms.
Severe violations involving threats, harassment, hate speech, impersonation, or safety concerns may result in immediate restriction without warning.
Documentation
ARNHA will maintain records of content hidden, removed, or resulting in user restrictions.
Documentation may include screenshots, dates, platform information, reasons for action, and the name of the moderator making the decision.
Appeals
Individuals who believe their content was moderated in error may contact ARNHA at info@sacnaturecenter.net. The Executive Director or designee will review the request and provide a response within a reasonable timeframe.
Administration
Only authorized staff and volunteers may administer ARNHA social media accounts. Final authority regarding the interpretation of this policy and moderation decisions rests with the Executive Director or designee.
Policy Review
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in organizational needs, social media platforms, or applicable laws and best practices.
Any inquiries about this Privacy Policy, should be directed to:
ATTN: Executive Director, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
Copyright Notice
© 2026 American River Natural History Association. All Rights Reserved.
All photographs, digital content (e.g., ACORN), text, and original creative materials appearing on this Website and across all affiliated platforms, including but not limited to social media (including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), marketing materials, and printed publications (collectively, “Content”), are the exclusive property of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, ARNHA, or its noted owner and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Licensing & Permissions
To request permission to use any Content, please submit a written request to:
ATTN: Executive Director, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608