Effective Date: March 18, 2026

Bitterroot Water Partnership (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website dontpollutetheroot.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, including:

• Email address (when you subscribe to updates)

• Name, email address, and message (when you submit a contact form)

We also collect basic, non-personal information through analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide updates about the proposed Sheep Creek Mine and related developments

• Respond to questions or messages you send through the contact form

• Improve the content and performance of our website

• Keep our community informed and engaged

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This may include information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• General geographic location (non-specific)

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Cookies

Our website uses limited cookies through Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and usage. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

Third-Party Tools

We use trusted third-party tools to operate and maintain our website, including WordPress plugins and security tools. These tools may process limited data as needed to keep the website secure and functioning properly.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we have about you

• Request that we delete your information

To do so, please contact us using the information below.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

• Bitterroot Water Partnership
• 162 S 2nd Street
• Hamilton, MT
• Email: info@bitterrootwater.org
• Phone: 406-375-2272