Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (“OAN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through NurseryGuide.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide when creating an account, updating a profile, submitting listings, or contacting us, including:

• Name
• Company name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Account login credentials
• Profile content, listings, images, and other materials you upload

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about how you interact with the Site, such as:

• Pages visited
• Search activity
• Browser type and device information
• IP address
• Date and time of visits

This information helps us understand how the Site is used and improve its performance and functionality.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage member accounts and listings
• Display company and plant information to site visitors
• Process payments and renewals
• Communicate with members about their accounts, listings, or services
• Improve Site functionality, performance, and user experience
• Monitor usage trends and analytics
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information:

• With trusted service providers who help operate the Site, process payments, or provide technical support
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of OAN, our members, or others

Public-facing profile information, listings, and uploaded content are visible to Site visitors by design.

Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions
• Understand site usage
• Improve performance and user experience

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data. These tools operate under their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to operate the Site, provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Update or correct your account information through your profile
• Request account deactivation by contacting us
• Adjust certain communication preferences

Some information may remain visible if it is part of public listings or required for recordkeeping.

Children’s Privacy

NurseryGuide.com is intended for business and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Oregon Association of Nurseries
NurseryGuide@OAN.org
29751 S.W. Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-682-5089