(Adapted on June 29th, 2026)
The Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) has created this Privacy Policy to better serve our members, donors, and website visitors who are concerned about how their information is used online. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we work to protect it. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes. NCAP complies with relevant U.S. privacy regulations, including data protection provisions applicable to nonprofits operating in the state of Oregon.
Information We Collect
Website Visitors
We do not collect information from visitors to our site without your permission. We do collect information when you complete a registration form, sign up for a newsletter, or otherwise enter your information on our site.
Members and Donors
As part of the membership or donation process, we collect information on donors, including name, address, phone, email, and payment/donation history.
How We Use Information
Website Visitors
Information you choose to provide may be used for the purposes described at the time of collection, such as sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, or sharing updates you have requested.
Members and Donors
We may use the information you provide for purposes such as acknowledging your payments/donations, contacting you with questions, sending you NCAP news and updates at your request, and contacting you about membership or donation opportunities. We do send group emails, but if you do not want to receive those messages, you can easily unsubscribe from the email. We do not trade, rent, or sell any information collected with or to any other business or organization.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your personally identifiable information (PII). Personal information is stored on secure networks and is accessible only to individuals who need access to perform their duties. All sensitive information is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. NCAP employees may access personal information only as necessary and are required to maintain confidentiality. We use standard security practices, including malware scanning, to help safeguard information
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses a limited number of cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve its performance and accessibility. These cookies are used for analytics purposes only and are not used for advertising or marketing.
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifying information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general technical information about devices and browsers. This information helps us improve our website and better serve our community.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Each browser is different, so please consult your browser’s help menu to learn how to manage your cookie settings.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as required by law.
Third-Party Links
Occasionally, we may include links to external, third-party websites. We provide these links only as a convenience to our users. We do not own or operate these external sites and have no responsibility or liability for the content of these linked sites. You are responsible for learning and following the privacy policies and terms of use of any linked site.
Google Analytics Opt Out
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may do so by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings. To learn more about how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we manage our sites, please contact us at [email protected]
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