Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 5, 2025

Virginians For Change (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when interacting with our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or participating in our advocacy efforts for gun violence prevention.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for events, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, zip code, or other contact details.

  • Advocacy Activity: If you participate in our advocacy campaigns (e.g., sending messages to lawmakers), we may collect your name, email, address, and submitted messages.

  • Usage Information: We may collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and interactions with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters, action alerts, and updates related to our mission.

  • Provide advocacy tools, such as contacting legislators on your behalf.

  • Improve our website and outreach based on user engagement and feedback.

  • Comply with any legal or safety requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) who help us operate the website and deliver content.

  • Advocacy partners or elected officials when you explicitly choose to participate in a campaign (e.g., by sending a prewritten message through our site).

  • Law enforcement or regulators if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.

4. Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any message. You can also contact us directly to:

  • Review or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being used.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use discretion when submitting information online.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Virginians For Change
Email: admin@virginiansforchange.org