Last updated: March 6, 2026
Northwest River Restoration ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our volunteers, donors, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website northwestriverrestoration.org or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Sign up for our email newsletter (email address)
- Register as a volunteer (name, email, phone number, relevant experience)
- Make a donation (name, email, payment information)
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or text message
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or link
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Send you newsletters, updates, and information about our conservation efforts
- Coordinate volunteer activities and chum collection events
- Process donations
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Text Messaging (SMS)
If you opt in to receive text messages from Northwest River Restoration:
- We may send you updates about volunteer events, collection schedules, and organizational news
- Message frequency varies based on activity and events
- Message and data rates may apply
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
- For help, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected]
- We will not share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes
- Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or volunteer participation
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or sending communications (e.g., email newsletter platforms, payment processors, SMS service providers)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Partner Organizations: With your consent, we may share volunteer information with WDFW and local hatcheries for permit coordination purposes
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the website may not function properly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., WDFW, Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of email communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
- Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
