Orange County Grantmakers

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 17, 2026
Orange County Grantmakers (OCG) respects the privacy of everyone who visits this website. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways, depending on how you interact with the site:

  • When you use our contact form, we collect your first name, email address, phone number (if provided), the type of inquiry you select, and your message.
  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • When you register for an event, such as our Annual Summit, you are directed to Whova, a third-party event registration platform, which collects your registration information directly.

When you apply to become a member or log in to the OCG Partner Portal, we collect the account and membership information needed to process your application or manage your login.
When you browse the site, our web server and hosting provider automatically log standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit.

Cookies and Analytics
This site may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site display, though it will not prevent you from viewing our content.
How We Use Information
We use the information you submit through our contact form to respond to your inquiry, whether it relates to membership, an upcoming event, or a partnership opportunity. We use your email address to send newsletter updates if you subscribe, and you may unsubscribe at any time. Membership and portal account information is used to manage your membership and provide access to member resources. Technical information collected automatically through your visit helps us maintain site security, understand site traffic, and improve the experience for visitors. We do not sell your information.
Third-Party Services and Links
This site uses Whova for event registration, and Vimeo and Simplecast to host video and podcast content embedded on our pages. Submissions and registrations made through these services are subject to their own privacy policies in addition to this one. This site also links to OC Philanthropy Central, our member organizations' websites, our social media profiles, and the site of the agency that built and manages this website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms and services, and we encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
Member Organizations
This site publicly features the logos and names of our member organizations as part of showcasing our community of grantmakers. This information is provided by the organizations themselves as part of their membership with OCG.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through our forms and portal from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions, newsletter subscriptions, and membership and account information for as long as reasonably necessary to support our operations and maintain our records, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or accounting purposes.
Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send. You may also contact us to ask what information we hold about you or to request that we delete correspondence you have sent us. We will respond to reasonable requests to the extent we are able.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how the site operates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact us at:
Orange County Grantmakers
Phone: (714) 900-2998
Email:[email protected]
For membership questions, you can also reach Taryn Palumbo at [email protected] or Ana Murillo at [email protected]. For press and media inquiries, contact Lisa James at [email protected].

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