Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Green 2.0 (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you access or use our website located at https://greentwopointzero.org (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy also describes your privacy rights and choices and how applicable law protects you.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through:

Our website and online services
Donations and other payments made through the Service
Communications with us (including email and online forms)

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our Service.

2. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental or guardian consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as reasonably practicable.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section to request review or deletion of such information.

3. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide to Us
Depending on how you interact with the Service, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

First and last name
Email address
Mailing address
Organization name, affiliation, job title, or role (if provided)
Information you submit through forms, registrations, surveys, or pledges
Information provided in connection with events, mentorship programs, job board submissions, or newsletters
Communications you choose to send to us (for example, emails or responses to surveys)
Donation and transaction-related information (as described in Payments below)

Providing this information is voluntary, but certain features of the Service may not be available without it.

B. Payment Information

When you make a donation or submit a payment through the Service:

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Resilia and its supported processors, including PayPal, Stripe, and Square)
We do not receive, store, or retain your full credit card number, bank account number, CVV, or other complete financial account details
Our payment processors collect and process payment information directly in accordance with their own privacy policies

We may receive limited transaction-related information from these processors, such as:

Confirmation that a payment was completed
Donation or payment amount
Transaction date
Billing ZIP or postal code

This information is used solely for accounting, tax reporting, recordkeeping, providing receipts, complying with legal obligations, and preventing fraud.

C. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

When you access or use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Pages or content viewed and time spent on the Service
Referring or exit URLs
Date and time of access

This information is used to operate the Service, analyze usage trends, enhance security, and improve functionality and user experience.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and analyze the Service.
Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

We do not knowingly engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.

5. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
Process donations and transactions
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (you may opt out at any time)
Improve our website and programs
Conduct analytics and research
Prevent fraud and enhance security
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

6. How We Share Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:
A. Service Providers
Third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as:

Website hosting
Payment processing
Email distribution
Analytics and security services

These providers are permitted to use personal information only to perform services for us.

B. Legal and Compliance Purposes

We may disclose information if required to:

Comply with applicable law or legal process
Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
Protect the rights, safety, and property of the Company or others

C. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security or legal compliance.

8. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls

Our Service does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, we honor legally required opt-out signals where applicable.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Users and Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction that requires a lawful basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following legal bases, depending on the context in which the information is collected and used:

A. Consent

We process personal data based on your consent where you have voluntarily provided information for a specific purpose, including:

Subscribing to our newsletter or email communications
Participating in mentorship programs, surveys, pledges, or research initiatives
Providing demographic or diversity-related information, including sensitive or special category data, where such information is optional
Registering for events or programs where consent is requested

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions provided in the relevant communication or by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

B. Performance of a Contract or Taking Steps at Your Request

We process personal data when it is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, including:

Processing event registrations
Administering job board submissions and related payments
Managing mentorship relationships and program participation
Processing donations and issuing acknowledgments or receipts

Without this information, we may be unable to provide the requested services or fulfill our obligations.

C. Legitimate Interests

We process personal data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. These legitimate interests include:

Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services
Communicating with individuals and organizational partners
Understanding how users interact with our Service through analytics and performance monitoring
Preventing fraud, misuse, and security incidents
Maintaining internal records, reporting, and administrative functions

We take appropriate measures to ensure that our legitimate interests are balanced against your privacy rights.

D. Compliance with Legal Obligations

We process personal data where necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including:

Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements
Tax reporting and donation recordkeeping
Responding to lawful requests from public authorities or regulators

E. Special Category (Sensitive) Personal Data

Certain programs, such as our mentorship initiatives, may involve the voluntary collection of sensitive or special category personal data (for example, information about race or ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or similar characteristics).

We process this information only:

Where you have explicitly consented to its collection and use; and
For specific purposes such as program administration, mentorship matching, diversity and inclusion initiatives, research, and aggregated or anonymized reporting

You are not required to provide sensitive personal data unless expressly stated, and choosing not to provide such information will not affect your ability to participate in most programs.

If you have questions about the legal basis under which we process your personal data, you may contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make material changes, we will provide notice by:

Updating the “Last updated” date, and
Posting the revised policy on the Service
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational retention requirements
Object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format, where applicable
Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Green 2.0
1030 15th St NW #225
Washington, DC 20005
Email: info@greentwopointzero.org