How we protect your privacy

This Privacy Policy describes APANO policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use our service and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the  collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. 

APANO is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. We want to assure you that we do not  share your personal information with third parties. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use,  and protect the information you provide to us. 

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How Your Information is Used

The information collected is used solely for communicating with you as the intended party. We do not  share your information with external parties for marketing or any other purposes. Additionally, no  mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for  marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in  data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. 

We may use personal data for the following purposes: 

  • To provide and maintain our service, including to monitor the usage of our service. 
  • To manage your account: to manage your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal  Data you provide can give you access to different functionalities of the Service that are  available to you as a registered user. 
  • For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the  purchase contract for the products, items or services you have purchased or of any other  contract with us through the Service. 
  • To contact you: To contact you by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of  electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding  updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted  services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their  implementation. 
  • To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services  and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or  enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information. 
  • To attend and manage your requests to us.

All messages you send through the Service, whether to us or other users, are stored on our servers.  APANO employs servers and services owned by third parties to retain these messages.

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Disclosure of Your Information

APANO does not share any client data with third parties for marketing, promotional purposes, or any  other purposes. Your personal information is kept confidential and is not disclosed to any outside  organizations, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. We may disclose your personal  Information under the following limited circumstances: 

  • We have obtained your consent.  
  • We need to enforce our Terms of Service.
  • We share information with partners or affiliates that have signed non-disclosure agreements  with us only to provide you with a specific service. 
  • We may provide such information to a company controlled by or under common control with  APANO for any purpose allowed by this Policy. 
  • We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or exercise our  legal rights, or the legal rights of others, or defend against legal claims. 
  • When we believe it is necessary to disclose Personal Information to investigate, prevent, or  take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, potential threats to anyone’s  physical safety, violations of APANO Terms of Service, or as otherwise required by  law. 
  • We transfer Personal Information about you if APANO or its assets are acquired by or merged with another organization. 

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable information with others without further notice to you, such  as the total number of people who used the Service in a specific month or the total number of  messages sent during a particular period.

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International Data Transfers

Your Personal Information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside of your state,  province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from  those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in line with this Policy, regardless of where it is processed. 

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Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our  agreements.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies  are small text files placed on your device to collect information about your activity on the Service. You  can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your  ability to use certain features of the page or Service. 

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Your Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information. If you have any concerns or  questions about your data, please contact us at info@apano.org, 8188 SE Division  Street, Portland, OR 97206. 

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Policy Changes

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you, and  your continued use of our services implies your acceptance of the updated policy. By using our  services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

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Last updated: 8/22/2025