Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our organization.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Membership Information: Membership status, participation in events, and volunteer interests
Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions and event notifications
Volunteer Information: Areas of interest, availability, and skills

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation paths
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Organizational Communications: To send newsletters, event invitations, and updates about our activities
Membership Management: To process memberships, track participation, and coordinate volunteer opportunities
Event Coordination: To register attendees, send event reminders, and follow up after events
Advocacy and Engagement: To inform you about relevant political issues, campaigns, and opportunities to take action
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Partner Organizations: With aligned Democratic organizations for coordinated advocacy efforts (only with your consent)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly take steps to delete it.

Email Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails
Contacting us directly at P.O. Box 143, Clifton, VA 20124
Updating your preferences through your member account (if applicable)

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you administrative messages related to your membership.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 143
Clifton, VA 20124

Effective Date: 10/7/2025

Last Updated: 10/7/2025