Privacy Policy | OUTreach Resource Centers

At OUTreach Resource Centers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you interact with our website:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us through our contact form, sign up for newsletters, or register for events, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Other browsing data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve user experience, and optimize our content and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our services
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Sending newsletters and updates about our programs (with your consent)
• Analyzing website usage to enhance user experience
• Protecting against unauthorized access or potential security threats
• Complying with legal obligations

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until you delete them or they expire). You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them, although this may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

Google Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Our website may also display Google AdSense advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages on our website may contain affiliate links to products or services offered by third parties. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our organization and the services we provide.

We only recommend products or services that we believe may be valuable to our visitors. However, we do not control the content or links that appear on these third-party websites and are not responsible for their practices.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us by visiting our contact page.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our research partners and other organizations we collaborate with. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us through our contact page.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you
• Correcting inaccurate or incomplete information
• Requesting deletion of your personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Withdrawing consent for certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page or review our Terms of Service for additional information.