Incline Friends

Incline Friends is a non-profit community organization dedicated to maintaining and sustaining the Manitou Springs Incline as an athletic and outdoors destination for the Pikes Peak region.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/31/25
Last Updated: 10/31/25

Incline Friends (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://inclinefriends.org (“Website”) to share information about our nonprofit organization and its activities. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Information you provide directly:

  • Contact details (such as name, email address, phone number) through forms, donations, subscriptions, or event registrations.

  • Information you provide when you communicate with us or submit feedback.

  • Comments or messages you post publicly on our site or social platforms.

b. Automatically collected information:
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

  • Your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and access times.

  • Pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and interaction data (for analytics and site performance).

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4 below).

c. Third-party integrations:
If you use third-party features such as embedded videos, donation widgets, or social media links, those providers may collect data under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our Website.

  • To respond to inquiries, comments, or requests.

  • To process donations or event registrations.

  • To send updates, newsletters, or communications you’ve opted into.

  • To improve site performance and user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse or fraud.

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

3. How and When We Share Your Information

We may share data only as necessary to operate our organization:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., email, web hosting, payment processing) under confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law, to comply with subpoenas or legal obligations.

  • In aggregated or anonymized form for reporting or analytics (never personally identifiable).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tools to improve your browsing experience and understand user behavior.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember preferences or login information.

  • Track analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics).

  • Enable site functionality such as embedded media or maps.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or use our site’s cookie banner to manage your preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.

We comply with global cookie consent standards, meaning we only use non-essential cookies after you’ve granted consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

For example:

  • Contact form submissions and donor records: retained for administrative purposes.

  • Comments and accounts: retained indefinitely unless requested for deletion.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access a copy of your personal data.

  • Correct or update inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

  • Request that we restrict or object to processing of your data.

  • Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@inclinefriends.org.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

These include:

  • Encrypted communication (HTTPS).

  • Secure server hosting.

  • Restricted administrative access.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our Website may include links or embedded content from third-party sites (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, donation processors). These third parties may collect data through cookies or tracking technologies.
We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies, as we do not control their data collection.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

10. International Visitors

If you access our site from outside the United States, note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. We apply appropriate safeguards consistent with global standards.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate revisions. Continued use of our Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Incline Friends
Email: info@inclinefriends.org
Website: https://inclinefriends.org
Location: Colorado Springs, CO