Privacy Policy
Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2022
Last Updated: May 30, 2023
The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation ("FWF" or "Foundation") values the privacy of its donors and others who visit its Website, attend its events, and interact with the Foundation online or in person. This Privacy Policy applies to the Foundation’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information collected both offline and online, including via its website located at https://www.farmworkerfoundation.org (the "Website"), by email, social media, marketing communications, or other methods. It is intended to apply to donors as well as others.
User Consent
Users should read this entire Privacy Policy before submitting information to the Foundation or using the Website. Whenever users submit information via the Website or otherwise to the Foundation, whether online or offline, they consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How the Foundation Collects Personal Information
The Foundation collects personal information in the following ways:
Direct submissions from users when they voluntarily submit information to the Foundation.
Automated technology, including when users visit the Website or interact via email or other methods, using tools like cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies (see “Cookies” section below).
Third-party sources, including service providers and analytics providers, through social media, other websites, or services the Foundation interacts with.
Data Collection from Third-Party Sources
All personal information may be used for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. The Foundation will retain personal information for the period necessary to fulfill that purpose and as otherwise needed to comply with applicable law and internal policies.
Information Collected
When ordering or registering on the Website, as appropriate, users may be asked to enter their name, email address, mailing address, or phone number. Users may, however, visit the site anonymously.
The Foundation collects information from users when they register on the Website, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, make a donation, respond to a survey, or fill out a form. This information includes, but is not limited to, contact information, user information, donation history, and member preferences.
When users participate in telephone or video calls, the Foundation may record their voice or image for educational or training purposes, but it does not store these recordings or information. When users enter the Foundation’s premises, their image may be captured on video surveillance, and certain health information may be collected for safety and security purposes. This information is not stored after the visit.
For in-person events, the Foundation may record and/or photograph events for promoting services and providing educational resources. Copyright and any intellectual property in photographs or recordings belong to the Foundation. By attending, users consent to filming, photography, and live streaming, allowing the Foundation to reproduce and publish users’ words or likeness in any related publication or for publicizing the Foundation’s services and those of its partners. Photos and recordings containing personal data will be securely handled in line with data protection laws. If users wish the Foundation to stop using their images or records, they should contact info@farmworkerfoundation.org.
When users visit the Website, certain information such as IP address and time of visit may be collected. This site, like many others, records basic information about visits to the Website.
Use of User Information
Information collected from users may be used in one of the following ways:
To personalize the user experience (user information helps the Foundation respond to individual needs).
To improve the Website (the Foundation continually improves Website offerings based on feedback).
To process transactions (User information, whether public or private, is not sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason without user consent, except as needed for service delivery).
To contact users regarding contests, promotions, surveys, or other features.
To send periodic emails (the email address users provide for order processing will be used to send information and updates unless users opt-in to marketing communications).
Protection of User Information
The Foundation takes appropriate security measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. It offers the use of a secure server. Sensitive information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, encrypted, and accessible only to those with special access rights.
After a transaction, user private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financials, etc.) is not stored on the Foundation’s servers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
As users navigate the Website, some information can be passively collected using various technologies, such as cookies, web beacons, and navigational data collection (e.g., clickstream, log files, server logs). The user’s Internet browser automatically transmits information, such as the URL of the last website visited and the IP address. These technologies help the Foundation track user interactions, including pages viewed and links clicked.
For more information about cookies and instructions on disabling them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or the help section of the user’s browser.
Disclosure to Outside Parties
The Foundation does not sell, trade, or transfer users' personally identifiable information to external parties, except trusted third parties who assist in website operation, business conduct, or service provision, provided they maintain confidentiality. Information may be released as required to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of others. Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
The Foundation may contract with other parties to market and serve ads on its behalf. These parties may collect non-personal information about visits to the Website and other sites to target ads for products or services. The anonymous information is gathered through technology such as cookies and web beacons.
Advertising and Analytics by Third Parties
The Foundation and/or third-party service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about user activities on the Website for analytics, monitoring performance, and improving the Website.
For example, Google Analytics is used to understand how users interact with the Website, advertisements, and services. Users may opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s Opt Out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
In compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act, the Foundation will not distribute personal information to external parties without user consent. Users may make changes to their information by logging into their control panel on the Website.
The Foundation complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and does not collect information from individuals under 13 years of age. The Website and services are directed to individuals who are at least 13 years old.
Contact Preferences; Opt-In and Opt-Out
The Foundation wishes to communicate in ways beneficial to users. Users can specify contact preferences when providing information. They can also update preferences later by contacting the Foundation. Note that some preferences do not prevent legally required notices or similar communications.
Retention of Personal Information
The Foundation retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, as well as to comply with legal obligations, meet regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, maintain security, and prevent fraud and abuse.
Do Not Track Notice
As there are no common industry standards for “do not track” systems, the Foundation’s Website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. Additionally, third parties may collect information about user activity on the Website as described in the “Information Collection and Use” section.
User Consent and Release
By using the Website, users consent to this Privacy Policy and release the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from unauthorized access and use of personally identifiable information by unauthorized individuals or third parties unaffiliated with the Foundation.
Changes to Privacy Policy
The Foundation may change this Privacy Policy and will post updates on this page. The modification date will also be updated accordingly.
Contact Us
If users have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, they may contact the Foundation using the information below.
Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
831 Latour Court, Suite B
Napa, CA 94558 US
Email: info@farmworkerfoundation.org
Phone: 707-261-3340