Effective Date: October 30, 2023
At Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [www.rgcolonias.org] (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1 Provided or Volunteered Personal Information:
When you visit our Website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share with us when contacting us through the provided contact form or other forms on this website.
1.2 Log Files:
Like many other websites, we collect certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and other similar data.
1.3 What Third Parties We Receive Data From:
Our website utilizes the plugin, MonsterInsights, to gather google analytics on this website. If you would like to opt-out, you can do so through the Chrome browser opt-out extension, as well as Google Analytics’ built-in cookie opt-out system. You can read Monster Insights’ full privacy policy here.
2. Use of Information:
2.1 We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send you important information, updates, or announcements related to our services.
- To improve and personalize your experience on our Website.
- To analyze trends and gather statistical information for research and development purposes.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
2.2
We may use non-personal information collected through log files for analytical purposes, to administer the Website, and to gather demographic information about our user base.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
3.1
We may use cookies and similar technologies, such as web beacons and pixels, to collect information and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and recognize you when you revisit the Website.
3.2
You have the option to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that blocking or disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Website.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
4.1
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website or conducting our business, subject to their confidentiality obligations.
4.2
We may also disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
5. Data Security:
5.1
We implement appropriate 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, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links:
6.1
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled or operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not cover the practices of those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy:
7.1
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly take appropriate actions to remove the information from our records.
8. Updates to this Privacy Policy:
8.1
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this.