Privacy Pledge

The Artz Center pledges to respect and guard the privacy of our donors and supporters.

We will remove your name from our mailing or email lists upon your request. Please contact us at (503) 802-5261 or giving@artzcenter.org and give us the complete name and address you would like removed.

Contributor’s Privacy Policy

The Artz Center Contributor’s Privacy Policy

The Artz Center values your participation and support and is committed to protecting your privacy and maintains strict internal policies regarding customer information and privacy.

The Artz Center does not sell, exchange or rent your personal information to any organization or individuals and will not divulge personal information to any other organization or individual other than that necessary to transact, fulfill and or account for donations.

The Artz Center does not share your personal or professional information with any external entities including other nonprofits, businesses or telemarketing centers. The Artz Center does not use telephone marketing to solicit funds. The Artz Center will use your phone number if we need to verify information, to thank you for your contribution, or to set appointment to further their engagement with the Artz Center.

What Information Do We Collect?

Online activity

The Artz Center website is a safe environment for anyone who visits, makes a donation, registers for an event, or volunteers When you use the website to make a donation, register for an event, or volunteer Artz Center will ask you for your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, fax number as well as other relevant information (e.g. event specific for pre-registration).

The Artz Center has the ability to collect some non-identifying basic information from server logs. This includes total number of visitors, pages viewed, type of browser you are using (e.g., Netscape, Internet Explorer), type of operating system you are using (e.g. Mac OS or Windows), domain name of your Internet service provider (e.g., America Online, EarthLink) and frequently used search words.

All contributor information collected electronically is kept in a password protected donor database.

How Do We Use Your Information?

The Artz Center uses non-identifying basic information (aggregate data) to analyze site usage and to improve the content and design of the website. On occasion, the Artz Center may share aggregate data with sponsors, partners and other third-party vendors to encourage fund-raising.

The Artz Center uses personally identifiable information you provide about yourself: a) to respond to your questions or comments about services; b) to register for requested events and verify your identity; c) fulfill requests about employment and volunteer; d) to process your donation, verify your identity and send you a tax-deductible receipt; e) to thank you; f) to send you additional information about Artz Center programs, services and needs that we believe will interest you.

The Artz Center produces an annual report. We list all donors who contribute unless they ask that the gift be anonymous. This annual report is posted on our web site and available to the public.

The Artz Center may disclose to third parties aggregate statistics about donations, event attendees and volunteers (e.g., total number of donors, total amount of donations for specific periods, average gift size, total number of volunteers for specific projects or events). These statistics will not include any personally identifying information.

How Do We Provide a Secure Environment for On-line Transactions?

A third party handles the Artz Center on-line credit card verification process. This organization needs your name, address, credit card number and expiration date to process your transaction. Its security and encryption technology offer the highest level of security and encryption to ensure the confidentiality of your transaction.

Opt Out

If you prefer not to receive any mail or e-mail correspondence from us, please send us your request to be removed from mailing lists with your full name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Send your request to giving@atrzcenter.org or call 503-802-5303. To help us process your request, tell us how you participate (donate, register for events, volunteer, etc.).

No Liability

The security measures we take may not prevent all loss, misuse or alteration of information on artzcenter.org. The Artz Center is not responsible for any damages or liabilities relating to such security failures. You understand that unauthorized third parties may access data and communications, including e-mail, when communicated via the Internet.

How to contact The Artz Center

You may contact The Artz Center with questions or comments about this Contributor’s Privacy Policy or to update any personally identifiable information by contacting our Development & Marketing Associate at 1675 SW Marlow, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97225. You may also email giving@artzcenter.org or call 503-802-5261.

The Artz Center reserves the right to change its policy at any time, we will post and highlight any changes at this site.