Privacy Policy
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, mailing address, and other contact details, when you:
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Sign up for membership
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Register for events or programs
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Subscribe to emails or newsletters
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Contact us through our website
We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, device information, or pages visited, to help us understand how our website is used and improve its performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Manage memberships and event registrations
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Communicate with members, volunteers, and program participants
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Send newsletters and organizational updates
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Improve our website, programs, and services
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to support our website and operations, such as payment processing, membership management, email communications, and website analytics. These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality and help us understand how the site is used.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Others, such as analytics cookies, help us improve the site by collecting information about how visitors interact with our pages. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
You can choose to accept, decline, or customize your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings on this site. You may also manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and organizational requirements.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes 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 questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the form on our website.