Portland Rock

Privacy Policy

Portland Rock Consortium

This Privacy Policy describes how Portland Rock Consortium (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit and interact with our website, www.PortlandRockConsortium.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

  • Personal Information: Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us. This information is collected when you:
    • Subscribe to our newsletter.
    • Create an account on our Site (if applicable).
    • Contact us through our contact form.
    • Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions.
    • Purchase products or services (if applicable).
    • Post content to forums or comment sections (if applicable).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. We collect this information through:
    • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on the Site. (See Section 5, “Cookies and Tracking Technologies,” for more information.)
    • Log Files: Records of your activity on the Site that we automatically collect.
    • Analytics Tools: We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyze Usage Data.
  • Location Data: If you enable location services on your device and grant us permission, we may collect information about your location.
  • Payment Information: If you make purchases through our Site, we may collect payment information, such as credit card details. However, we may use a third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle payment processing, and we may not directly store your credit card information. In such cases, your payment information will be subject to the payment processor’s privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Site: To ensure the Site is functioning correctly and to provide you with a smooth and efficient user experience.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To customize the content and advertising you see on the Site based on your interests and preferences.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email.
  • To Improve the Site: To analyze Usage Data and user feedback to improve the Site’s functionality, content, and design.
  • To Process Transactions: To process your purchases and provide you with the products or services you have requested (if applicable).
  • To Detect, Prevent, and Address Technical Issues: To ensure the security of the Site and to prevent fraud and other illegal activities.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing and maintaining the Site, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, email marketing providers, and payment processors. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you. We will only do this with your consent.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Other Users: If you post content to public areas of the Site, such as forums or comment sections, that information may be visible to other users of the Site.
  • In Connection with a Business Transaction: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any such change in ownership or control of your information.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment information, during transmission.
  • Firewalls: Using firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Security Assessments: Conducting regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze Usage Data and to personalize your experience on the Site.

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, track your activity, and personalize your experience.
  • Types of Cookies We Use:
    • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features.
    • Analytics Cookies: These cookies track how you use the Site and help us to improve its performance.
    • Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and personalize your experience on the Site.
    • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests. (Only applicable if you use targeted advertising.)
  • Your Choices Regarding Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to disable cookies altogether or to accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
  • Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services that use cookies to track your activity on the Site. These third-party cookies are subject to the third party’s privacy policy. Examples include Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc. (List all that apply).

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal information, the purposes for which we process your personal information, and the applicable legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
  • The Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • The Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
  • The Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will also update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

danhills@consultant.com

Last Updated: 23rd March, 2025