Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Tom Bartlett respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website and how that information may be used.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when contacting Tom Bartlett through a website form, email address or other communication method.

This information may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number, if provided

  • Organization or affiliation, if provided

  • Information included in your message or inquiry

Information you provide will be used primarily to respond to your inquiry or communicate with you regarding bird banding, educational activities, speaking engagements, research, conservation or related matters.

Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, this site may collect limited technical information automatically when you visit.

This may include:

  • Internet Protocol address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Referring website

  • General geographic information

  • Date and time of website visits

  • Website interaction and traffic information

This information may be collected through website analytics tools or services provided by the website platform.

The information is generally used to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content and performance.

Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze traffic and improve the visitor experience.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Squarespace and Third-Party Services

This website may be hosted or operated using Squarespace and may use services provided by Squarespace or other third-party technology providers.

These providers may collect or process certain technical information necessary to operate, secure and analyze the website.

Their collection and use of information are governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

Embedded Content and External Websites

The website may contain embedded content or links to third-party websites, including conservation organizations, research institutions, government agencies, social media platforms, maps, videos or other resources.

These third parties may collect information about visitors according to their own privacy practices.

Tom Bartlett is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

How Personal Information Is Used

Personal information submitted through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to questions or messages

  • Provide requested information

  • Communicate regarding programs, presentations, research or bird banding activities

  • Maintain appropriate records of correspondence

  • Improve the website and its educational resources

Personal information will not be sold to advertisers or data brokers.

Sharing of Information

Personal information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate or maintain the website.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of the website, Tom Bartlett or others.

Data Retention

Information submitted through the website may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate records or fulfill the purpose for which the information was provided.

Children’s Privacy

This website provides educational information that may be of interest to people of many ages, including students.

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so the information can be reviewed and, when appropriate, deleted.

Your Choices

You may contact Tom Bartlett to request correction or deletion of personal information that you have voluntarily submitted through this website, subject to any legal or legitimate recordkeeping requirements.

You may also manage cookies and certain tracking technologies through your browser settings or any cookie preference tools provided on the website.

Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal, financial or confidential information through ordinary website contact forms.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website features, technology or privacy practices.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or information submitted through the website may be directed to:

Tom Bartlett
[Contact Email]
[Website URL]