Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 23, 2025

Tusk & Quill (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a project of Samatva Inc., a New Jersey nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit https://www.tuskandquill.org

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

A. Information you provide directly

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a donation.

  • Payment details (processed by Stripe — we do not store full card numbers).

  • Messages or inquiries you send through contact forms.

B. Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources through Squarespace and Google Analytics.

  • Cookies and similar technologies to measure traffic and improve the Site.

  • Embedded media (YouTube and potentially Spotify) may set their own cookies or tracking tools.

C. Information from third parties

  • Payment processors or analytics tools may share summary data to help us understand usage or fraud patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates you request.

  • Process donations and send receipts.

  • Communicate about Tusk & Quill’s activities or respond to inquiries.

  • Analyze traffic and improve our Site and content.

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations as a nonprofit organization.

We do not sell or rent personal information to anyone.

3. How We Share Information

We share data only as necessary to operate our services:

  • Squarespace (hosting, newsletter delivery, site analytics)

  • Stripe (payment processing and donation receipts)

  • Google Analytics (site metrics and usage reports)

  • YouTube / Spotify (media embeds when you play content)

Each third party acts under its own privacy policy and security standards.
We do not authorize them to use your data for their own marketing unrelated to our services.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies for:

  • Essential functions (site operation and security)

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • Embedded content (YouTube, Spotify)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
If required by law, a cookie banner appears allowing you to manage preferences.

5. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.

  • Donation records are kept for seven years for tax and audit purposes.

  • Analytics data is retained according to Google’s standard settings.

We delete or anonymize data when no longer needed.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any newsletter.

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your information by contacting us at info@tuskandquill.org