Privacy Policy

48th Accountability Project

This Privacy Policy explains how the 48th Accountability Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you access our website, sign up to volunteer, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will update the “Last Revised” date and may provide additional notice where appropriate. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:

Sign up to volunteer
Register for updates via email or text
Fill out forms or surveys
Communicate with us directly

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
City, state, or ZIP code
Any additional information you choose to provide

We do not collect or process donation or payment information.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website usage.

Information from Other Sources

We may receive information from third-party platforms used to organize volunteer activity or outreach and combine it with information you provide directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our Services
Communicate with you about volunteer opportunities, events, and updates
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Send administrative messages (such as confirmations and alerts)
Analyze usage trends and improve outreach efforts
Connect supporters with volunteer opportunities and campaign activities
Ensure compliance with applicable laws

How We Share Information

We may share your information:

With vendors and service providers who help operate our Services (such as texting and email platforms)
With volunteers or affiliated organizations working on similar civic or public engagement efforts
When required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our organization and users

Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.

Public Information

If you participate in public-facing activities such as petitions, your name, city, state, and submitted comments may be publicly displayed or shared with media or public officials.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.

Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics tools to understand how users interact with our Services. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about usage patterns.

Your Choices

Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Note that some features of the Services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Communications

You may opt out of receiving communications at any time:

Emails: Follow the unsubscribe link
Text messages: Reply STOP

Even if you opt out, we may still send administrative messages related to your interactions with us.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. Use of our Services is at your own risk.