Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

The Bahamas Environmental Recycling Initiative (BERI) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Who We Are

BERI (Bahamas Environmental Recycling Initiative) is a grassroots environmental nonprofit dedicated to advancing recycling, resource recovery, environmental education, and community stewardship throughout The Bahamas.

Our website address is: beribahamas.com

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our email newsletter
  • Contact us through our website
  • Register for an event or volunteer opportunity
  • Make a donation (when donation functionality becomes available)

Depending on the form you complete, this information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Organization (optional)
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

We also collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, to help maintain website security and improve performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send updates about BERI projects, events, and volunteer opportunities
  • Improve our website and communications
  • Administer programs and events
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website

We will never sell your personal information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive occasional emails about:

  • Community cleanups
  • Educational workshops
  • Environmental initiatives
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Project updates
  • Resource giveaways
  • Fundraising campaigns

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function as intended.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or Google Maps.

Embedded content behaves as though you visited those websites directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard the personal information you provide.

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using accepted security practices.

Data Sharing

BERI does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the security of our website
  • Process services through trusted third-party providers (such as email newsletter platforms or payment processors)

These providers are only permitted to use your information for the services they perform on our behalf.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or administrative requirements)
  • Unsubscribe from our communications at any time

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Bahamas Environmental Recycling Initiative (BERI)

📧 beribahamas@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, website functionality, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.