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The Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon (PRCCO) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. ID #93-1073288. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. 

Our web adress is: https://prcco.org
Disclaimer
  • The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice
  • We do not profit from any of your sexual health decisions.
  • We serve you without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religious affiliation, or other arbitrary circumstances.
  • We do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions, the abortion pill, any type of medical or surgical abortion, abortion related services or abortifacients.
  • Our medical services are provided in accordance with all applicable laws, and in accordance with pertinent medical standards, under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician.
  • The contents of the PRCCO website are for information purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
  • In no event shall the PRCCO be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on the content of the PRCCO website.
  • We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
 
Our Commitment of Care and Competence

The Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon is an outreach ministry of Jesus Christ through His Church and is committed to presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to women and men involved in planned and unplanned pregnancies – both in word and in deed. Commensurate with this purpose, those who labor as Pregnancy Resource Center board members, employees and volunteers are expected to know Christ as their Savior and Lord. John 14:6

  • Our Centers are committed to providing clients with accurate and complete information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues and related concerns.
  • Our Centers do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions, abortifacients or abortion related procedures.
  • Our Centers will provide truthful and honest advertising and communication that accurately describe the services we offer.
  • Our Centers do not discriminate in providing services because of race, color, gender, nationality, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, or any other status protected by law.
  • Our Centers offer assistance free of charge, at all times.
  • Our Centers do not recommend, provide, or refer clients for contraceptives because some contraceptives may act as abortifacients.
  • Our Centers recognize the validity of adoption as one alternative to abortion, but are not biased toward adoption when compared to the other life-saving alternatives. Our Centers are independent of adoption agencies, relating to them in the same manner as to other helpful referral sources and receive no payment of any kind from these agencies and do not enter into contractual relationships with them. Adoption agencies are not established under the auspices of our centers. Our Centers neither initiate nor facilitate independent adoptions, though they may refer for independent adoptions in states where it is legal.
  • Our Centers are committed to treating our clients with kindness, compassion and in a caring manner, always providing honest and open answers.
  • Our Centers are committed to providing all medical services, including pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, in accordance with all applicable laws, and in accordance with pertinent medical standards, under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician.
  • Our Centers are committed to upholding all PHI regulations and all client information will be held in strict and absolute confidence. Releases and permissions are obtained appropriately. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
  • Our Centers are committed to providing a safe environment by screening all volunteers and staff interacting with clients.
  • Our Centers are governed by a board of directors and are committed to operating in accordance with our articles of incorporation, by-laws, and stated purpose and mission.
  • Our Centers are committed to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements regarding employment, fundraising, financial management, taxation and public disclosure, including the filing of all applicable government reports in a timely manner.
  • Our Centers are committed to providing all of our staff, board members and volunteers appropriate training to uphold these standards.
 
Terms of Use

BEFORE USING THIS SITE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY

By using this site, you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions of use and privacy policy. We reserve the right to modify them at any time. You should check these terms and conditions periodically for changes. By using this site after we post any changes to these terms and conditions, you agree to accept those changes, whether or not you have reviewed them. If at any time you choose not to accept these terms and conditions of use please do not use this site.

SCOPE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

These terms and conditions apply to your use of all of the sites and services owned or operated by the the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon, and affiliated companies and any other site that we have owned or operated, do own and operate or may own or operate in the future(collectively, the “Sites”).

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS

The contents of our sites are protected by copyright and trademark laws, and are the property of their owners. Unless we say otherwise, you may access the materials located within the Sites only for your personal use. This means you may download one copy of posted materials on a single computer for personal, noncommercial home use only, so long as you neither change nor delete any author attribution, trademark, legend or copyright notice. When you download copyrighted material you do not obtain any ownership rights in that material.

LINKS

These terms and conditions apply only to the Sites, and not to the sites of any other companies or organizations, including those to which any of the Sites may link. We are not responsible for the availability of any other site to which any of the Sites links. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the contents, advertising, products or other materials made available through any other site. We are not responsible for the content of any sites which may be linked to our Sites. These links are provided for your convenience only and you access them at your own risk.

COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS

We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and require that the people who use the Sites do the same. In appropriate circumstances, we will terminate the registration of any forum user who engages in any activity which may infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights.

DISCLAIMERS

THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS ON THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS WARRANT THAT ANY FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITES OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS IN THIS SITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. YOU (AND NOT WE OR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION TO YOUR SYSTEM. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, WILL WE OR ANY OF OUR LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE MATERIALS ON THE SITES, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THE SITES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CON SE QU EN TIA L DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU BY US OR ANY OF OUR LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITES.

NO PERSONAL ADVICE

The information contained in or made available through the Sites (including but not limited to information contained on message boards, in text files, or in chats) cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, psychological or legal matters. In particular, you should regularly consult a doctor in all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. We and our licensors or suppliers make no representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. Neither we nor our partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

PARENTAL PERMISSION

Some of the information available on the Sites concerns the topic of sex and may not be appropriate for children. Further, the Sites are not directed to children under the age of 13 and we will not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN’S EXPLORATION OF THE INTERNET AND ANY ONLINE SERVICES AND USE THEIR BROWSER’S PARENTAL CONTROLS TO LIMIT THE AREAS OF THE INTERNET TO WHICH THEIR CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS.

TEXTING AGREEMENT

By reading this Privacy Disclaimer and texting with one of our staff members, you give permission to the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon to provide you some assistance today and to use the information you provide to us for future reporting purposes.  Furthermore, you understand that the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon will undertake all efforts to protect your information, but it is not responsible for any information you may provide while texting.

 
Privacy Policies

Your privacy is important to the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our information practices. It is the standard policy of the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon to guard the privacy of clients, students, and donors. The types of personally identifiable information that may be collected include, but are not limited to: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and fax number. At no time will the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon sell or share your personal information with a third-party.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

  • We collect information you provide through our website to contact us, schedule appointments, make donations, volunteer or apply for employment. This information includes name, email address, and phone number.
  • We collect website visitor information using cookies and service providers, including Google Analytics. The visitor information we collect does not include any directly identifying information.
  • Our site may request to detect your location to be able to recommend our closest facility.
  • Our site does not collect or transfer any information to social media sites.

 

WHY WE COLLECT THE INFORMATION

We collect your data for several reasons:

  • To allow you to contact us and allow us to respond
  • To allow you to schedule appointments for services and recommend to closest location
  • To process donations from you
  • To arrange for volunteer opportunities and events
  • To administer and improve the website
  • To allow you to apply for employment
  • To comply with legal obligations

 

USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

  • We do not now, nor will we in the future, sell, rent or lease any customer lists and/or names.
  • We use your contact information If you express a desire to be contacted by us.
  • We use your information to process donations.
  • We use your information to register for events and volunteer opportunities.
  • We use your information to reserve appointment times and provide you requested services, including recommending the closest facility.
  • We may ask you to provide feedback regarding any services provided to you and invite you to complete surveys or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.
  • We use various third-party social media services including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and other interactive programs.

These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within the control of the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon. No information from social media services is collected by our website.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We will not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

  • as necessary to provide services you have requested;
  • in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
  • in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
  • as required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
  • to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
  • as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property Choices.

 

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES

All visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email, phone or newsletters. All visitors also have the option to direct the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon to correct or delete their information. To exercise these options please send an email or call 541-504-6275.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website does contain links to other websites. Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregons does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

SECURITY

Our site uses third party service providers to host our site, process donation, schedule volunteers, schedule events and schedule appointments.

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon selects service providers that commit to provide appropriate security for any information they process on our behalf.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

COMMENTS

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

MEDIA

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

COOKIES

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

WHAT RIGHTS YOU HAVE OVER YOUR DATA

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

WHERE WE SEND YOUR DATA

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

 
How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address.
Email: Email us here.
Telephone Number: 541-504-6275
Mailing Address:
Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon
Attn: Admin Office
369 NE Revere Ave, #102
Bend, OR 97701

We will update this Policy from time to time. This Policy was last updated May 2021.th