This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in U.S. privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

When visiting our website, you may be asked to provide personal information, including:

• Names
• Addresses
• Phone numbers
• Other information relevant to our work and advocacy

We do not collect Social Security numbers. Donations made through our website are processed securely by third-party services, including DonorBox.org, Stripe, and PayPal. Cultivating Solutions does not have access to your credit card information.

When Do We Collect Information?

We collect information from you when you engage with our website or input information, such as:

• Become a member
• Register for events
• Sign up for our newsletters and other communications
• Participate in surveys or focus groups
• Provide feedback or engage with our advocacy efforts
• Submit information through web forms on our website
• Contact us via email or other communication methods

How Do We Use Your Information?

We may use the information we collect from you to:

• Personalize your experience and deliver content that aligns with your interests
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to better understand the needs of our community
• Facilitate event registrations
• Build relationships with donors and members of the public
• Support advocacy efforts and provide feedback to elected and community leaders
• Send periodic updates about our work, events, or advocacy efforts
• Improve our website to serve you better

How Do We Protect Visitor Information?

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website is secured with SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology, and we use a secure hosting service. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff and volunteers who are required to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data and use two-factor authentication and strong passwords.

Additionally, all donor transactions are processed through secure third-party gateways and are not stored or processed on our servers and all sensitive financial information you provide is encrypted via SSL technology.

Our website is regularly scanned for security vulnerabilities to ensure your visit to our site is as safe as possible.

Do We Use Cookies?

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow). Cookies enable us to:

• Understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to improve our website and services
• Facilitate event registration and other site features

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may use trusted third-party services to assist in processing data or providing services. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Third-Party Links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include links to third-party websites or services. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or activities of these linked sites. However, we welcome any feedback about these sites.

How Does Our Site Handle “Do Not Track” Signals?

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding and implementing these principles is critical to comply with privacy laws that protect personal information.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email and an in-site notification within a reasonable amount of time.

We also adhere to the Individual Redress Principle, which ensures individuals have the right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that they have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, and gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them.

To comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to:

• NOT use false or misleading subjects or email addresses
• Clearly identify messages as advertisements (when applicable)
• Include our physical address in all emails
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly
• Allow users to unsubscribe using the link provided at the bottom of each email

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can follow the instructions at the bottom of each email, and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the date of modification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact {at} cultivatingsolutions {dot} org

Mail: P.O. Box 554, Independence, OR 97351

This privacy policy was written on January 2, 2024.