The Woods Project Privacy Policy

The Woods Project is committed to protecting your privacy. The Woods Project does not sell or distribute personal information and uses collected data only for communication and programming purposes related to The Woods Project. By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you also agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data.

Information We Automatically Collect

IP Address: We record IP addresses in the aggregate for monitoring site activity. This data is used for site administration and diagnosing server issues but is not linked to individual user information.
Browser Information: The Woods Project tracks user traffic patterns on our site for analytical purposes. We collect data about users’ domain name, and browser type, but do not correlate this information with individual users.

Information You Explicitly Provide

Data Collection: We will collect your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. The information will be collected via the website Contact Us form, email, participant application, event registration, donation, or third-party reservation systems. If there are any questions regarding your registration or donation, we will attempt to contact you first by email and, if necessary, by phone. This information is shared only with third parties necessary to complete your registration or donation, such as financial institutions or program staff members.

Data Security

Sensitive data, including payment information, is encrypted and transmitted via industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology. Information collected through our website is securely stored in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which encrypts data both at rest and in transit. Access to the CRM is restricted to authorized personnel only, and the system complies with high standards of data security and privacy.

Data Retention

We retain your information that is collected as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion of this information at any time.

External Links

Our website may include links to external sites. The Woods Project is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external websites, and we encourage users to read the privacy policies of any website that collects personal information. This privacy policy applies only to information collected by The Woods Project website.

Opt-Out & Help Instructions

We offer users the following options for removing their information from our database or stopping communications from us:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston TX 77098
Phone: Call (281) 371-6696, or text STOP

Opting-Out: After unsubscribing, you will receive a final SMS to confirm you have unsubscribed and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours. 

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan. Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies.

You can send HELP to 281-371-6696 for additional assistance, and you will receive a text including our phone number, email and website. We are here to help you.

Non-Sharing Clause

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. The Woods Project will not sell, rent, or share the collected mobile numbers.

Donor Privacy: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donor privacy is a priority for The Woods Project. We do not send donor communications or solicitations on behalf of other organizations. We do not sell, trade, or share donor names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other personal information. 

Online/Offline Information: We process donations both online and offline. All privacy protections for donor information, including name, address, phone number, and email address, apply to both online and offline transactions.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we make changes to our privacy policy, we will post the updates on this page and modify the date below. This policy was last modified on 2/3/2025.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this privacy policy, or to request changes to your information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (281) 371-6696
Mail: The Woods Project
2700 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098