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Terms 

By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these website Terms and Conditions of Use, applicable laws and regulations and their compliance. If you disagree with any of the stated terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this site are secured by relevant copyright and trademark law. 

 

Use License 

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on NW Tech Bridge’s website for personal and non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not: 

  • Modify or copy the materials; 
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); 
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on NW Tech Bridge’s website; 
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or 
  • Transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server. 

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by NW Tech Bridge at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format. 

 

Disclaimer 

The materials on NW Tech Bridge’s website are provided on an “as is” basis. NW Tech Bridge makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. 

Further, NW Tech Bridge does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this website. 

 

Limitations 

In no event shall NW Tech Bridge or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on NW Tech Bridge’s website, even if NW Tech Bridge or a NW Tech Bridge authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you. 

Amendments and Errata

The materials appearing on NW Tech Bridge’s website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. NW Tech Bridge does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. NW Tech Bridge may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. NW Tech Bridge does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. 

 

Links 

NW Tech Bridge has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by NW Tech Bridge of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk. 

 

Site Terms of Use Modifications 

NW Tech Bridge may revise these terms of use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use. 

 

Governing Law 

Any claim relating to NW Tech Bridge’s website shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 

 

Data Collection & Use 

Your privacy is important to us. We have developed this Policy to explain how we collect, use, communicate, disclose, and make use of personal information. 

  • Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected. 
  • We will collect and use personal information solely for fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law. 
  • We will retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. 
  • We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned. 
  • Personal information shall be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, shall be accurate, complete, and up to date. 
  • We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. 
  • We will readily provide customers with access to our policies and procedures for the management of personal information. 

 

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained. 

 

Website Analytics and Tracking 

Northwest Tech Bridge uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. 

 

Information Collected by Google Analytics 

Through Google Analytics, we collect the following categories of data: 

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page 
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., search engine, direct link, referring website) 
  • General geographic location (country, region, city — based on IP address) 
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type 
  • Clicks on specific links and buttons, including links to external forms and partner resources 
  • Session duration and navigation paths through the website 

 

How We Use This Data 

The analytics data we collect is used solely to improve the performance, content, and usability of our website. Specifically, we use this data to: 

  • Measure engagement with key resources, programs, and outreach materials 
  • Track clicks on links to program application forms and partner resources 
  • Identify which pages and content are most valuable to our visitors 
  • Improve website navigation and user experience 
  • Inform decisions about future content and digital outreach strategy 

 

We do not use Google Analytics data for commercial advertising purposes, nor do we sell or share this data with third parties for their independent use. 

 

Data Retention and Google’s Role 

Google Analytics data is processed and stored by Google LLC. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention policies. For more information on how Google handles your data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy 

 

Your Choices 

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by: 

  • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout 
  • Adjusting your browser’s cookie settings to block third-party cookies 
  • Using the cookie consent options presented when you first visit our website 

 

Please note that opting out of analytics tracking will not affect your ability to access or use any part of our website. 

 

Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to support Google Analytics functionality. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that allows us to recognize return visitors and collect analytics data. Google Analytics uses the following cookie types: 

  • _ga — Used to distinguish users; expires after 2 years 
  • _gid — Used to distinguish users; expires after 24 hours 
  • _gat — Used to throttle request rate; expires after 1 minute 

 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You may accept or decline the use of analytics cookies. Essential cookies required for the website to function are not subject to this opt-in. 

 

Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any revisions on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. 

 

Contact Us 

If you have questions or concerns about how we collect or use your data, please contact us at: 

Northwest Tech Bridge 

610 Dowell St., Keyport, WA 98345-7601 

info@nwtechbridge.org