Privacy Policy

THE FRIENDS OF JUG BAY WETLANDS SANCTUARY, INC

Last Updated: JUNE 2026

Welcome to the website of the Friends of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or “FOJB”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, and members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, jugbayfriends.org.


1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you make a donation, register for an event, or create a member account. This information may include:

  • Contact Information: Name(s), email address, physical address, and phone number.
  • Account Details: Username and password created to access your member profile.
  • Financial Information: Credit card or banking information. Please note: Financial data is processed securely through our third-party provider and is not stored on our website's servers.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge your donations.
  • Manage event registrations and send event-related updates.
  • Administer and maintain your membership account.
  • Send you updates, newsletters, or information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities (you may opt out at any time).


3. Third-Party Service Providers (Neon One)

To ensure your data is handled with the highest level of security, we partner with Neon One to manage our constituent relationship management (CRM) system, donation processing, event registrations, and member accounts.

  • All financial transactions are encrypted and processed securely by Neon One in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards.
  • You can review Neon One’s security and privacy practices on their website at https://neonone.com/privacypolicy/.


4. Our Commitment to Donor Privacy

FOJB deeply values the trust of our supporters. We do not sell, rent, share, or trade our donor or member lists, emails, or personal information with any third parties, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.


5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of our site may not function properly as a result.


6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Friends of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, info@jugbayfriends.org or 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711.