Columbia Basin Bulletin Privacy Policy

Columbia Basin Bulletin is a publication of Earthwise Knowledge Initiative. Our website is at https://columbiabasinbulletin.org. This policy describes what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Account and Subscription Information. When you register for an account or purchase a membership, we collect your name, email address, and payment information. Nonprofit subscribers are required to provide a current 501(c)(3) determination letter. Organizational subscribers provide the names and email addresses of named seat holders.

Payment Information. Payment transactions are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Newsletter Subscriptions. If you sign up for our free newsletter, we collect your name and email address.

Cookies and Login Data. When you log in to your account, we set cookies to maintain your session. A “Remember Me” option extends login persistence for two weeks. These cookies contain no sensitive personal data.

Analytics. We use web analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics and other services, to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site, including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This data is used to improve our content and understand our audience. Analytics data is governed by the respective privacy policies of the analytics providers we use.

Embedded Content. Articles on this site may include embedded content from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with that content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to manage your account and membership, process payments, send newsletters and subscription-related communications, and improve the Site and Services.

Third Parties We Share Data With

We share data with third-party service providers only to the extent necessary to deliver our services. These providers may include payment processors, email delivery services, newsletter platforms, and web analytics tools. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain account and subscription information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative and legal purposes. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights