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PRIVACY POLICY –
Information Collection And Use

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.grandforks.org (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It also describes your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service.

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address

  • Any information submitted through forms on our website

Usage Data

We may automatically collect information about how you access and use the Service, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Device identifiers

  • Referring URLs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels, tags, and scripts) to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Analyze usage and performance

  • Enhance user experience

  • Support security and fraud prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings and through our cookie consent banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for purposes including:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service

  • Communicating with you

  • Improving website functionality and performance

  • Monitoring usage and trends

  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical or security issues

  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us understand how users interact with our website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website traffic. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads within its network.

You can learn more or opt out by visiting: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand user behavior through tools such as session recordings and heatmaps. This helps us improve website usability and performance.

Clarity may collect information such as mouse movements, clicks, scroll activity, and device information.

More information: https://privacy.microsoft.com

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior to determine whether interactions are made by humans.

This service may collect hardware and software information, including IP address and user interactions.

More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (such as the European Economic Area), we rely on:

  • Your consent

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and services)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information:

  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect and defend our rights or property

  • To prevent fraud or security issues

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Analytics data may be retained according to the settings of the respective service providers.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Security of Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation
Website: www.grandforks.org
Contact Page: www.grandforks.org/inside-the-edc/staff

14. Cookie Consent Notice

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior through tools such as session recordings and heatmaps. These tools may collect information about your device, browsing actions, and interactions with our site.

By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of these technologies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.