Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Oregon Tour de Outback (“Tour de Outback,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a cycling event presented by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) organization, with proceeds benefiting Lake County Search and Rescue. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through www.tourdeoregon.com and our related services, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information — when you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and (if you sign in with a provider) your profile photo.
• Registration information — when you register for the event (or have registered in past years), we keep your name, email address, phone number, and the year(s) you participated, so we can show your registration history and any returning-rider benefits in your account.
• Donation information — donation amount, frequency (one-time or monthly), and billing details. Card details are entered directly into our payment processor and are not stored on our servers (see Payments below).
• Communications — messages you send us through our on-site chat, contact forms, or email, and newsletter sign-ups.

Information collected automatically: device and browser type, IP address, pages visited, and similar usage data, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties: if you sign in using Google (or, in the future, other providers), that provider shares basic profile information such as your name, email, and photo.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process and manage your donations, including recurring gifts.
• Create and maintain your account and show your giving history.
• Respond to your questions and provide support through our chat and email.
• Send you event updates and, with your consent, our newsletter (you can unsubscribe anytime).
• Operate, secure, and improve our site, and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Payments

Donations are processed by Stripe. When you donate, your payment card information is transmitted directly to Stripe and handled under Stripe’s security and privacy practices; we receive confirmation and limited details (such as amount, date, and the last four digits of your card) but never your full card number. Please review Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions (such as keeping you signed in) and to understand how the site is used. We use Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel to measure traffic and improve the site, and Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse (subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms). You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Service Providers We Use

We rely on trusted providers to operate our services, each of which may process limited personal data on our behalf:

• Google Firebase — account sign-in, hosting, and database.
• Stripe — payment processing and billing.
• Google Analytics & Meta Pixel — site analytics.
• Our on-site chat — support conversations, operated by us.
• Event registration — handled in-house by us (using Firebase and Stripe, listed above); we no longer use a third-party registration provider.
• EmailOctopus — newsletter delivery.
• Weather data providers — to display local conditions (no personal data shared).

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers above to run our services, when required by law, to protect our rights or safety, or in connection with a merger or transfer of the organization’s assets.

7. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, comply with legal and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account (see Your Choices).

8. Your Choices & Rights

• Access, correct, or delete your information by emailing us at info@tourdeoutback.org.
• Manage or cancel recurring donations anytime from your account’s billing portal.
• Unsubscribe from newsletters using the link in any email.
• Cookies — adjust or block cookies in your browser settings.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights over your personal data. Contact us and we will honor applicable requests.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, and we rely on providers like Stripe and Google that maintain strong security practices. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here with a new “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information? Email info@tourdeoutback.org, or write to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lakeview, Oregon.