Our commitment to privacy

Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. This notice applies to all information that may be collected or submitted on our website.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Organic Seed Alliance (“OSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website, sign up for communications, participate in campaigns or events, or make a donation.

This policy applies to information collected through our website and related online services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation and payment-related information (processed by third-party service providers)
Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, campaigns, or promotions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on our site
Referring website addresses
Approximate geographic location (city or regional level)
Cookie, pixel, or similar tracking identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send email updates when you opt in to receive communications
Respond to inquiries submitted through our website
Facilitate participation in campaigns, events, or promotions
Process online donations and registrations
Understand and improve website performance and engagement
Measure the effectiveness of outreach and communications
Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our organization, including:

Payment processing providers
Advocacy and constituent engagement platforms
Event registration and ticketing services
Email communication and outreach platforms
Website hosting, analytics, and security providers

These third parties are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of that information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to:

Operate and maintain our website
Analyze website traffic and user interactions
Improve content, functionality, and user experience
Evaluate the effectiveness of our outreach and campaigns

This includes the use of third-party analytics and advertising technologies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features or functionality.

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to sell personal information or to engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as for tax, accounting, or reporting purposes).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
Opt out of certain data uses where applicable

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. California and Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

OSA does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

You may submit a privacy rights request by contacting us using the information below.

9. International Visitors

Our website is intended for users located in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Organic Seed Alliance
Email: admin@seedalliance.org
Mailing Address: Organic Seed Alliance
PO Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368

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