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 US 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 Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit despd.org?
We do not collect personal information from visitors of our site.
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) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. This helps us to remember your previous selections to save you time, the next time you visit our website.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Chrome or Firefox) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you disable cookies, some features may be disabled. It won’t affect your immediate “active” sessions, but it will prevent us from remembering your previous search or preference selections.
Third Party Disclosure / Links
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information, since we do not collect it in the first place. Nor do we include or offer third party products or services on our website.
We have implemented the following:
Demographics and Interests Reporting through Google Analytics. We along with third-party vendors, such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) to compile data regarding user interactions.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously. Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can be easily be found in the footer of all site pages. Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes directly on our Privacy Policy Page.
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place. It’s also important to note that we do not allow third party behavioral tracking.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to:
Respond to “Contact Us” inquiries which were initiated by the user.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can call us at: 541-389-7723 and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence within 2 weeks time.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.
215 NW Greenwood Avenue, Suite 200 . Bend OR 97703 . USA . 541-389-7723
Last Edited: December 18, 2023
