Effective Date: May 25, 2025

The Association of People Against Lethal Drugs (APALD), based in Delphos, Ohio, is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at WeAreAPALD.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact details when you sign up for newsletters, submit inquiries, or participate in our campaigns.
• Non-Personal Information: Information about your device and browsing activity, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our mission and activities.
• Send newsletters or updates about APALD’s work (with your consent).
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Analyze website usage to better understand our audience.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist with website operations (e.g., hosting or analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or correct your personal information.
• Opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing communications.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@weareapald.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to report website issues, please contact:

Email: webmaster@weareapald.org (website issues) or info@weareapald.org (general inquiries)

Address: Association of People Against Lethal Drugs, Delphos, Ohio 45833