Effective Date: June 4, 2026
Kula no nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi o Papakōlea (KULA) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information on our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to provide:
- Contact information when you reach out via our contact form (name, phone, email)
- Information submitted to us when contacted directly via email
- Email address if you sign up for our newsletter
- Registration information for programs and events
We use Google Analytics with privacy-friendly settings. This collects anonymous data about website usage without tracking individual visitors. You can opt-out of analytics tracking using your browser settings or browser extensions. Google Analytics uses cookies and sends data to Google servers in the United States.
Google Analytics collects:
- IP address (anonymized before storage)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Process program and event registrations
- Send occasional updates (with opt-out option)
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
- Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve user experience
- Track aggregate metrics like page views, referral sources, and browsing patterns
- Process analytics data based on your consent (provided through our cookie banner)
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
Donations
When you make a donation through links on our site, you'll be directed to a secure third-party payment processor (PayPal). We do not receive or store your payment information.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies for site functionality, such as session cookies.
Google Analytics also sets cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some site features.
Your Rights
You can:
- Ask what information we have about you
- Request we delete your information (contact form submissions, etc.)
- Opt-out of communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kulapapakolea.org.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The current version will always be posted here with the effective date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
Email: info@kulapapakolea.org
Phone: (808) 649-3725
Mail: 2150 Tantalus Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822
This Privacy Policy is provided as a general template. Organizations should review all policies with their own legal counsel to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.