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Privacy Policy

Willamette Education Service District Website Privacy Policy


Thank you for visiting our website. This Privacy Policy addresses the collection, use, and security of information obtained through the use of our website. This policy is not a contract of any kind and is subject to change at any time without prior notice.

I. Consent

By using our website, you accept this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. Each time you visit our website, you agree to this policy.

II. Information We Collect

We collect both “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information” about you.

Non-Personal Information: This includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information, referring/exit pages, platform types, and preferences. This information is used to improve our services and analyze usage patterns.

Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to personally identify you, such as your name, address, and email address, which can only be stored if voluntarily provided via form or other method. 

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. Cookies are small text files stored by your browser that allow the website to remember your preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this site’s services.

III. How We Use and Share Information

Personal Information:
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share your Personal Information with vendors and third-party providers who are performing services for us, such as payment processors. These providers will only use your information to the extent necessary to perform their services.

We may also disclose your Personal Information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Use.  Information collected and maintained by the district is subject to the access and confidentiality provisions of Oregon law including the Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 et seq.

Non-Personal Information:
We use Non-Personal Information to improve our services and customize the user experience. We may aggregate Non-Personal Information and share it with our partners.

IV. How We Protect Information

We implement reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Additionally, most information collected by or provided to a public agency is subject to disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law to the extent required by that law.

V. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of non-affiliated websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of other sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by our website.

VI. SMS/Texting

If you provide us with your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from us regarding our services. We do not share or sell your mobile data with third parties unless required by law to do so.

VII. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with a more personalized experience. We use both session and persistent cookies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

We also use third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. These cookies help us improve our services. For more information on Google Analytics, visit their cookie usage webpage.

VIII. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and notify you by email if you have provided your email address. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your consent to the changes.

IX. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at webmaster@wesd.org.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 31, 2024.