At Vital Villages OR, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and engage with our services.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Sign up for volunteer opportunities

• Contact us through forms

• Apply for our programs or services

The types of personal information we collect may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (for donations)

• Any other information you choose to share with us

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and access times. This data helps us improve the functionality and performance of our website.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and send donation receipts

• To communicate with you regarding our programs, events, or opportunities

• To send newsletters and updates if you’ve opted into our mailing list

• To improve our website and user experience

• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

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3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. We may share your information in the following instances:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, processing donations, and managing our services (e.g., payment processors or email marketing services)

• If required by law or to protect the safety of our users or our organization

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4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand user preferences, track activity on our site, and improve our content. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

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6. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Opting out of communications: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

• Access and correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if any details are inaccurate.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions under the law.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of those sites before sharing any personal information.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Vital Villages OR does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Vital Villages OR
Email: admin@vitalvillagesor.org
Phone: 541-600-0562
Address: 34913 Garoutte Rd. Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 USA