Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 25, 2025
Heartland of Story County (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information collected through our website: www.heartlandofstorycounty.org (“Site”).
Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you sign up for an event or submit a form. This information is sent to Heartland of Story County staff and is not shared with any other outside entities or used for any other reason.
When you visit our Site, we may also collect:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website addresses
- Usage patterns and device data (via cookies and analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and fulfill requests
- Process donations and event registrations
- Send updates, newsletters, and event information
- Improve our website and services
- Track and analyze website usage
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications — under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests. We do not share your information in any other way.
Your Choices and Rights
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly, update your information by contacting us to correct your personal details, or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Heartland of Story County
205 S. Walnut Avenue
Ames, Iowa
info@heartlandofstorycounty.org
515-233-2906