Privacy Policy

February 9, 2026

1. Who We Are

Oregon Youth Resource Map (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a public-facing informational website designed to help youth, families, and community members find support services and resources across Oregon.

Website: https://oregonyouthresourcemap.org
Contact Email: [insert contact email]
Operating Organization: [insert organization name, if applicable]

2. Our Approach to Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and minimizing data collection. Oregon Youth Resource Map is designed primarily as a browse-and-search resource, not as a platform that requires users to create accounts or share sensitive personal information.

We collect only the information necessary to:

  • Operate the website
  • Improve performance and usability
  • Respond to inquiries when you contact us

We do not sell personal information.

3. Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide limited personal information when you:

  • Contact us via a form or email
  • Leave a comment

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

Providing this information is voluntary.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical data, including:

  • IP address
  • Browswer type
  • Device type
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages viewed

This information helps us understand how the site is used and improve performance and security.

4. Youth and Children’s Privacy

Oregon Youth Resource Map is intended as a general informational resource. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through this site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.

We strongly encourage parents, guardians, and trusted adults to be involved when youth use online resources.

5. Cookies

Oregon Youth Resource Map uses cookies to support basic website functionality and performance.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Support login sessions for administrators
  • Improve site usability

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as maps, videos, or external resource links). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly.

These third-party services may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction with embedded content

Oregon Youth Resource Map may rely on third-party service providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Mapping and location services
  • Security and spam prevention
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Each third party operates under its own privacy policy.

7. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to messages or inquiries
  • Improve content, usability, and performance
  • Protect the site from misuse or security threats

We do not use personal data for advertising or behavioral profiling.

8. How Long We Retain Data

  • Messages or inquiries are retained only as long as necessary to respond or for administrative purposes.
  • Technical and security logs are retained for a limited period.
  • Comments (if enabled) may be retained unless removal is requested.

We aim to retain data for the shortest reasonable duration.

9. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Data may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate the website
  • When required by law
  • To protect the safety, rights, or security of users or the site

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:

Email: [insert contact email]
Website: https://oregonyouthresourcemap.org/contact-us