Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 19, 2025
1. Introduction
North of Montana Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors, members, and donors on our website. We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and other applicable California laws. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
- Membership & Participation Data: Membership status, event registrations, volunteer preferences.
- Donations: Amount, payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.
- User-Generated Content: Comments, posts, or submissions you make on our website.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in California) without parental consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about events, activities, and news.
- Manage memberships, volunteers, and donations.
- Operate and improve our website and programs.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information:
- With service providers who help us operate our website or process donations (payment processors, email platforms).
- When required by law or legal process.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or others.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site and analyze usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Your California Privacy Rights
Under California law, residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
- Request access to or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or operational limits).
- Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data).
To make a request, contact us at [email address] or [mailing address]. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send newsletters, updates, or event notices. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: