Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

The Adoptee Rights Center respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit adopteerightscenter.org. 

 

Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and mailing address (e.g., when you sign up for a newsletter or donate).
  • Donation Information: Payment details (processed via secure third-party processors like PayPal).
  • Usage Data: IP addresses and browser types collected via cookies.

 

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide our advocacy services and updates.
  • Process donations and send tax receipts.
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience.

 

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: You can request the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not “sell” personal information. However, you have the right to opt-out of any future sharing of personal data for cross-contextual advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

 

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please submit a request to us using one of the following methods:

  • Email: info@adopteerightscenter.org
  • Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We will require verification of this authorization. 

 

Contact Information

For questions or to mail a formal request, please contact our Registered Agent: Adoptee Rights Center, ℅ Harbor Compliance, 1401 21st Street Suite R, Sacramento, California, 95811

Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

 

Acceptance of Terms: By accessing and using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

 

Intellectual Property Rights: All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, research, graphics, logos, and organizational branding, is the property of Adoptee Rights Center and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

 

Limited License: Users may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use only.

 

Prohibitions: You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our name, likeness, or original research for external promotion, fundraising, or commercial purposes without express written consent.

 

Accuracy of Materials: The materials appearing on the Site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. While we strive for accuracy in our advocacy and research materials, we do not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. We may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

 

External Links & Affiliations: This Site may contain links to external websites operated by partners or allied organizations:

  • Independence: Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any such linked site.

 

  • Non-Affiliation: This organization operates independently. References to other entities do not constitute a legal partnership or affiliation unless explicitly stated.

 

Prohibited Conduct: Users agree to refrain from:

  • Using the Site in any way that may damage, disable, or impair the Site’s functionality.
  • Engaging in unauthorized data scraping or crawling.
  • Using the Site to transmit any harassing, defamatory, or illegal material.

 

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability: The materials on this Site are provided on an ‘as is’ basis. To the extent permitted by law, Adoptee Rights Center shall not be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Site.

 

Governing Law: These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

How we use cookies

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

We use cookies to understand how you interact with our research and advocacy materials. Necessary cookies enable core site functionality like security and accessibility. We also use optional cookies to analyze site traffic via Google Analytics, which helps us improve our communications. You can customize your preferences or withdraw consent at any time using the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in our footer.