Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

About This Page

This page describes how The Bluffline, Inc. collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website, and the terms under which you may use it. By visiting thebluffline.org, you agree to these terms.

Who We Are

The Bluffline, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pensacola, Florida, working to develop a 20-mile multimodal transportation corridor connecting communities across Escambia County.

Contact: hello@thebluffline.org

Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, phone number) through forms, newsletter signups, or donation processing
• Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through standard web analytics
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe when you make a donation — we do not store your card details on our servers

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Send project updates and newsletters (only if you've opted in)
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and communications
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements as a nonprofit

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

Payment Processing & Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. When you make a donation, your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy. Stripe may collect information you enter into a donation form even if a transaction is not completed, and may collect device and browser details to prevent fraud and process payments securely.

We use Stripe for payments, analytics, and other business services. Stripe may use your data as described in their privacy policy.

Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. Donor names and giving histories are kept confidential and are not shared publicly without explicit permission. You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Be removed from our mailing list at any time
• Request that we delete your data, subject to any legal retention requirements

To make any of these requests, contact us at hello@thebluffline.org.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites, including government agencies, partner organizations, and media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Terms of Use

By using thebluffline.org, you agree to the following:

Permitted Use. You may browse, download content for personal or educational use, and share links to our site. You may not reproduce substantial portions of our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

Intellectual Property. All original content on this site — including text, graphics, maps, and project materials — is the property of The Bluffline, Inc. or used with permission. The Bluffline name and logo are protected marks.

No Warranties. This website is provided as-is. While we strive for accuracy, The Bluffline, Inc. makes no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of information presented here. Project timelines, renderings, and plans are subject to change.

Limitation of Liability. To the extent permitted by law, The Bluffline, Inc. is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website.

Governing Law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes shall be resolved in Escambia County, Florida.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at hello@thebluffline.org or by mail at the address above.