Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Oklahoma Leather Association (OkLA) is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. OkLA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit or interact with our website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Age Restriction
OkLA is an adult organization. This website and its services are intended only for individuals 21 years of age or older.
OkLA does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 21. If you believe that information from a person under 21 has been submitted to us, please contact us so that the information can be removed.
Because this website is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) does not apply.
Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, signup forms, or newsletters
- Messages or inquiries you send to OkLA
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Approximate geographic location based on IP address
- Technical and diagnostic information related to website performance and security
This information is generally collected in an aggregated or operational context.
How We Use Information
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Communicate about events, programs, and educational activities
- Support our nonprofit mission and community outreach
- Improve website performance and usability
- Maintain the security, stability, and integrity of our systems
- Meet administrative, legal, and accounting obligations
OkLA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Donor Privacy
Information We Collect
When you make a donation or financial contribution, OkLA may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, donation amount, and any designation you choose for the use of your contribution.
Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors. OkLA does not store or have access to full credit card numbers or bank account details.
Use of Donor Information
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Provide donation receipts and tax acknowledgments
- Communicate about the impact of your contribution
- Maintain accurate financial and nonprofit records
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Information Sharing
OkLA does not sell, rent, or trade donor information. Donor data is shared only with trusted service providers that assist in processing donations or maintaining records and that are obligated to protect the information.
Donor Choice and Anonymity
Donors may choose to make donations anonymously where available. Donors may opt out of non-essential communications at any time through the Contact page on this website.
Data Retention
Donor information is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and tax-related purposes.
Nonprofit Communications
As a 501(c)(3) organization, OkLA may use contact information to communicate about educational programs, fundraising activities, community events, and organizational updates.
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time through the Contact page on this website.
Third-Party Services and Analytics
OkLA uses third-party services to operate, maintain, and improve this website and to support organizational and community operations, including:
- Discord, to support community communication and discussion through third-party hosted servers.
- GoDaddy, for domain registration, website hosting, and related technical infrastructure services.
- Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site and evaluate website performance.
- jsDelivr, a content delivery network used to distribute website assets and improve performance and reliability.
- Meta advertising and analytics tools, such as Meta Pixel, Facebook, and Instagram insights to measure engagement, outreach effectiveness, and support targeted communications.
- Microsoft Office 365, for email, document management, collaboration, and administrative operations.
- Splunk, for system monitoring, security logging, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Zeffy, to manage forms, donations, and signups.
These services may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. OkLA does not control how third-party services collect, store, or use your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage, improve functionality, and support outreach efforts. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Security
OkLA takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Contact page on this website.