COTA Privacy & Data Promise

At Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), your privacy matters to us. When you become a member, donate, or sign up for updates, you may share some personal information—like your name, email, phone number, or mailing address. We collect this information only to keep accurate records, stay in touch with you about COTA events and updates, and share news that supports our mission.

We want to be clear: we never sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information. We also don’t send mailings on behalf of other organizations. Your information stays with COTA, period.

You’re in control of your information. You can log in to our membership portal at any time to update your details. If you ever want us to delete your information from our records, just ask—we’ll take care of it quickly (unless we need to keep certain records for legal reasons).

By giving us your information, you’re doing so voluntarily and with the understanding that we’ll use it only as outlined here. We also take reasonable steps to protect your data and keep it secure.

Have questions or want to update your info?

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  • We understand that preferences change. If you’d like to opt out of receiving marketing emails or other communications from us, just let us know. You can email us with your name, address, and email, and we’ll take care of it!

  • By using the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (“COTA”) website and its content—including trail information, route recommendations, volunteer event details, and other resources—you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold COTA harmless from any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) that may arise from or relate to your use of this website.

    Your use of this site constitutes an agreement between you and COTA. These terms and conditions are governed by, and will be construed and enforced under, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. By using this site, you consent to jurisdiction in Oregon, and any legal action connected to these terms shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in Bend, Oregon.

    This agreement is effective until terminated by you or COTA. You may terminate this agreement at any time by discontinuing use of the site and notifying COTA by email or mail. COTA may terminate this agreement, without notice, if we determine—at our sole discretion—that you have failed to comply with any part of these terms. Evidence of illegal use of this site may be reported to law enforcement.

    These terms represent the entire agreement between you and COTA regarding your use of this website.

  • Curious about the information we’ve collected? You can request a copy, via email, and we’ll send it to you .

  • Our website includes links to third-party websites, such as Meetup, Bend Trails, and other community resources. Please note that when you click on these links, you are leaving COTA’s website and entering a site that we do not control or maintain. COTA is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements and terms of use for any site you visit, as their policies may differ from ours.