Last Updated: October 27, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Team Koral Reef (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of brain-eating amoebas, specifically Balamuthia mandrillaris and Naegleria fowleri, which are free-living amoebas found in soil and water.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website https://www.tkr.org or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you engage with our website — for example, by making a donation, subscribing to our newsletter, completing a form, or contacting us — we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment or donation details (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search engine
We collect this data using cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve their experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates
- Send newsletters or other communications (if you’ve opted in)
- Improve and personalize your website experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
You can opt out of marketing or newsletter emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email you receive from us.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
- Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, or communications — all bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users
- Successor organizations in the event of a merger or structural change (rare for non-profits, but disclosed here for completeness)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve performance and functionality
We also use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our website. Google Analytics may collect anonymized data such as your IP address, browser type, and session duration.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly without them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, and maintain accurate donation or contact records.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information, including SSL encryption and secure payment processing. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Receive equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent to processing
- Request data portability
- Object to certain types of data use
To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your information during such transfers.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: