Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Plain-English version: we never sell or share your information, this site is for education only, and it isn't financial or legal advice.
Last updated: [add date] · Operated from the State of Alaska, USA.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Our Permanent Fund ("we," "us," "our" — an independent, volunteer civic-education project) handles information you choose to share with this website. By using the site or submitting information, you agree to this Policy.
The short version
We collect only what you give us, we use it only to communicate with you, and we never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own purposes. That's the whole idea.
What we collect
- Contact form: the name, email address, optional subject, and message you submit.
- Newsletter: the email address you provide if you choose to subscribe.
- Basic technical data: standard, non-identifying information your browser sends (such as general page views) may be logged by our hosting provider or optional privacy-friendly analytics. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, payment card numbers, or government identifiers through this site.
How we use it
- To reply to your message or request.
- To send you Permanent Fund updates only if you have asked to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- To understand, in aggregate, which information is useful so we can improve the site.
We do not sell or share your information
We will not sell, rent, trade, lease, or otherwise disclose your name, email, or message to any third party for that party's own marketing or use. The limited exceptions are:
- Service providers we use to operate the site — for example, the form handler, the email-newsletter service, and our website host — receive only what is necessary to deliver the service (e.g., to route your message or send the emails you requested). They process it on our behalf under their own privacy terms.
- Legal requirements — if we are required to do so by law, subpoena, or valid legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
Third-party services
This site may rely on third parties such as a form provider (e.g., Formspree), a newsletter provider (e.g., Buttondown or MailerLite), a website host, and Google Fonts. Their handling of data is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services or websites we link to.
Your choices and rights
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in each message.
- Access or delete your information — email us and we will honor reasonable requests to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the CCPA/CPRA or GDPR; contact us and we will work in good faith to honor applicable rights.
Data retention & security
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will reflect the revision. Your continued use of the site means you accept the current Policy.
Contact
Questions about privacy or a request about your information? Email us at [your email] or use our contact page.
Terms of Use & Disclaimer
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Educational purpose only — not professional advice
All content on this site is provided for general civic education and informational purposes only. It is not financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Always consult a qualified professional and official sources before making decisions. Nothing here creates any advisor, fiduciary, or professional relationship.
Not affiliated with the State or APFC
Our Permanent Fund is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), the Alaska Department of Revenue, or the State of Alaska. For official information and current figures, always refer to apfc.org and pfd.alaska.gov.
Accuracy & "as is"
We work to be accurate and to cite our sources, but information may be incomplete, out of date, or contain errors, and figures change over time. The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Our Permanent Fund and its volunteers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) this site or any reliance on its content. You use the site at your own risk.
External links
This site links to third-party websites and sources for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices, and a link does not imply endorsement.
Donations
Any donations or contributions are voluntary, non-refundable, and not tax-deductible (we are not a registered 501(c)(3) charity). Contributions support our operating costs and outreach. We make no promise that any particular outcome will result from a contribution.
Intellectual property
Original content on this site is © Our Permanent Fund. Quotations, data, and materials from third parties remain the property of their respective owners and are used for educational commentary with attribution.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be subject to the courts located in Alaska.
Changes to these Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version here. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.