Privacy Policy
Code 4 Northwest (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.code4northwest.org
(the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Our Core Privacy Commitments:
- We do not sell any personal information collected through our website.
- We secure all data transmission using industry-standard SSL encryption.
- We do not store or capture any credit card or payment details; all donations are securely processed by a dedicated third-party processor.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site depends on the content and activities you engage in, and includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily give to us when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as making a donation, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us via web forms.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
2. Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Administer, support, and improve our website and organizational operations.
- Send you newsletters, updates, and information regarding Code 4 Northwest initiatives (which you can opt out of at any time).
- Respond to your customer service requests, inquiries, or feedback.
- Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for internal use.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
3. Disclosure and Sharing of Your Information
We believe in strict data minimization and user privacy. Your information is handled according to the following principles:
No Sale of Personal Information
Code 4 Northwest does not sell, rent, trade, or lease any personal information collected from our website visitors to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
Internal Staff Restrictions
Access to any personal data collected through our website is strictly limited. Only a qualified, designated subset of Code 4 Northwest staff members have operational access to this data, and all such personnel are
bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, strictly limited to website hosting, data analysis, and email delivery. These providers are prohibited from using your data for any
other purpose.
4. Donation & Payment Processing Security
When you make a donation through the Code 4 Northwest website, your financial security is our highest priority:
No Payment Data Storage:
Code 4 Northwest does not capture, harvest, or store any payment details (such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, or CVVs) on our servers.
Dedicated Processor:
All donation transactions are routed directly through a dedicated external payment processor.
Advanced Encryption:
Our payment partner utilizes the highest tier of industry-standard data encryption and maintains rigorous compliance protocols (such as PCI-DSS) to guarantee your transaction information
remains completely confidential and secure.
5. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. To protect data in transit, the Code 4 Northwest website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. This encrypts information passed between your browser and our website to prevent unauthorized interception. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can
remove or reject cookies through your browser settings, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request that it be corrected, or request that it be deleted. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Effective Date” of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically
review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Policy Effective June 17, 2026
Code 4 Northwest
Email: Info@code4northwest.org