Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to You

KOTZ Public Radio is committed to protecting the privacy of our listeners, donors, and website visitors. We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any outside organization for commercial purposes.

Information We Collect

When you visit kotz.org, we may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, device type, and general location (city/region level only). This helps us understand how our website is used and improve our service.

When you make a donation, we collect your name, email address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled securely by Authorize.net. KOTZ never stores your full credit card number.

When you contact us, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name and email address.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process your donations securely
Send you donation receipts and acknowledgements
Communicate with you about KOTZ programming, fundraising, and news (only if you opt in)
Improve our website and services
Comply with FCC and legal requirements

What We Do Not Do

We do not sell, rent, swap, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes
We do not use your information to target you with advertising
We do not store your credit card information on our servers

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:

Authorize.net — payment processing for donations
NPR / Brightspot (Grove) — our website platform
Cloudflare — website security and performance

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly if you do.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

Request a copy of the information we hold about you
Ask us to correct or delete your information
Opt out of any communications from us

Contact Us

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

KOTZ Public Radio
PO Box 78
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
Phone: (907) 442-3434
Email: message@kotz.org

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

KOTZ 720 AM and KINU 89.9 FM are licensed to Kotzebue Broadcasting, Inc. and serve Kotzebue and the Northwest Arctic region of Alaska.