​The Arc of Larimer County is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and the individuals and families we serve. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website and communications.

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What Information Do We Collect?

When you visit our website you may provide us with two types of information: personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and website use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our website.
 

Personal Information You Choose to Provide

We may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information, including your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, donation information, or other details for such purposes as:

• Correspondence with our organization

• Registering for events or programs

• Making donations

• Volunteering or advocacy participation

• Requesting information or services

• Participating in surveys or community outreach

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If you choose to correspond with us through email, we may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address and our responses.

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In some cases, individuals or families participating in programs may voluntarily provide information related to services or support needs. When collected, this information is used only for the purpose of providing services or support and is handled with appropriate confidentiality.

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We provide the same protections for electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance of information received by mail and telephone.
 

Website Use Information

Similar to other websites, our site may utilize a standard technology called “cookies” (see explanation below, “What Are Cookies?”) and web server logs to collect information about how our website is used.

Information gathered through cookies and server logs may include:

• Date and time of visits

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on our website

• Browser type or device type

• Referring websites visited before or after ours

This information is collected on an aggregate basis and is not associated with you as an identifiable individual.
 

How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?

Broadly speaking, we use personal information for purposes such as:

• Administering our programs and organizational activities

• Processing donations and providing donation receipts

• Registering individuals for events, services, or volunteer opportunities

• Communicating with members, donors, volunteers, and community partners

• Providing advocacy resources and support

• Improving our website and outreach efforts

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Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important updates to our website, programs, events, or services we believe may be of interest to you.

You may notify us at any time if you prefer not to receive these communications.
 

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are a feature of web browser software that allows web servers to recognize the computer used to access a website.

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Cookies are small pieces of data stored by a user’s web browser on the user’s hard drive. Cookies can remember what information a user accesses on one web page to simplify subsequent interactions with that website.

This makes it easier for users to navigate our website and helps improve the overall user experience.

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How Do We Use Information Collected From Cookies?

We use website browser tools such as cookies and web server logs to gather information about how users interact with our website in order to continually improve it.

This information helps us:

• Design and organize our website in a user-friendly manner

• Evaluate website traffic and visitor activity

• Improve services and resources available online

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Cookies and logs may help us understand navigation patterns across our site. These technologies do not collect personally identifiable information such as your email address unless you voluntarily provide it.

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Notice of New Services and Changes

Occasionally, we may use the information we collect to notify you about important updates to our website, programs, services, or events offered by The Arc of Larimer County.

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You will always have the opportunity to opt out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages or contacting us directly.

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How Do We Secure Information Transmissions?

When you submit personal information through our website, secure server software encrypts the information before it is transmitted to us.

However, email communication may not always be secure unless otherwise specified. For that reason, we recommend that you do not send sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or other confidential information through unsecured email.

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. The Arc of Larimer County does not store full credit card numbers on its systems.

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How Do We Protect Your Information?

Information Security:
We utilize security measures and software designed to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, alteration, or destruction.
 

Evaluation of Information Protection Practices:
Our operational practices are periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with organizational policies governing the security and confidentiality of personal information.
 

Employee Access, Training and Expectations:
Our organization values ethical standards and responsible data stewardship. Employee access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel whose responsibilities require it.
 

How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?

You may request access to the personal information we maintain about you or request corrections to that information by contacting us through the contact form or email provided on our website.
 

Do We Disclose Information to Outside Parties?

The Arc of Larimer County does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
 

We may provide aggregate information about website visitors, donations, or usage patterns to partners or service providers, but this information will not include personally identifying data.
 

In some cases, information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, or organizational operations. These providers are expected to protect the confidentiality of the information they receive.
 

What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?

We may disclose information when legally required to do so, such as when we believe in good faith that the law requires disclosure or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of The Arc of Larimer County or others.

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Permission to Use of Materials

The right to download and store or output the materials available on our website is granted for personal use only. Materials may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or displayed without the express written permission of The Arc of Larimer County.

Users wishing to obtain permission to reproduce materials appearing on this site may contact us directly.

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Policy Updates

 

The Arc of Larimer County reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.