Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (“NWACS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit www.nwacs.info or interact with NWACS online.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Choose to Provide
If you contact us, register for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter, you may choose to provide personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Other details relevant to your inquiry or participation
You are not required to provide personal information to browse most areas of our website.
Information Collected Through Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand general website usage and improve site performance. Google Analytics may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and date and time of access.
This information is analyzed in aggregate form to help improve the website. NWACS does not use this information to personally identify individual visitors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide information about programs, events, or resources
- Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
- Process event registrations
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Support NWACS’s mission and operations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications and Service Providers
NWACS may use trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms or event management systems) to assist with communications and registrations.
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your information may be processed by these service providers in accordance with their privacy practices.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our messages.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support site functionality and analytics.
You may adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences.
For more information about how Google handles data collected through Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by NWACS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. NWACS does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
If you believe that personal information from a child has been submitted to us without consent, please contact us so we can address the situation promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Northwest Augmentative Communication Society
Email: accessibility@nwacs.info
