Last updated: 10/16/2024

Thank you for visiting www.ori.org, the Oregon Research Institute’s website. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website. This policy applies solely to information collected on this website.

1. Information We Collect

Since our website is for informational purposes only, we do not collect any personal data unless you voluntarily provide it, such as through contact forms or email subscriptions. In general, the information we may collect includes:

Voluntary Information: If you contact us through a form or email, we may collect your name, email address, or any other details you provide.

Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifying information about your visit to our website, such as browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other analytical data to improve our website’s performance.

2. Use of Collected Information

We may use the collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests you make.
• Improve the user experience and content on our website.
• Monitor and analyze website performance and usage patterns.
• Keep you updated with any changes to our website or policy.

3. Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device by a web server when you visit a website. These cookies may be used for:

• Analytics: To track website traffic and usage.
• Functionality: To remember user preferences and settings.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow their usage.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for your reference or convenience. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

5. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that any information you provide to us is secure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Text Messaging data

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. Changes to this policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your information, please contact us at: info@ori.org