Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Introduction

Democracy Unyielding ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website democracyunyielding.org and use our services, including the Resolution Wall, Civic Action Plan, and newsletter subscription.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit a civic resolution on our Resolution Wall
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Request an accountability partner through the Civic Action Plan
  • Contact us through forms or email

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional, for accountability partner matching)
  • City and state
  • Generation/age group
  • Civic resolution text
  • Areas of civic interest

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Resolution Wall: Display your public civic resolution (name, city, state, generation, and resolution text) on our website
  • Newsletter: Send you updates about the Democracy Unyielding campaign, civic engagement opportunities, and related content
  • Accountability Partner Matching: Connect you with compatible partners based on location, interests, and communication preferences
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

When you submit a resolution to our Resolution Wall, you acknowledge that the following information will be publicly displayed on our website:

  • Your name
  • City and state
  • Generation/age group
  • Your civic resolution text

Accountability Partner Introductions

If you request an accountability partner, we will share your contact information (name, email, phone if provided) with your matched partner to facilitate communication. This sharing occurs only after you explicitly opt in to the partner matching program.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors (for donations and store purchases)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited employee access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Note: If you have submitted a resolution to our public Resolution Wall, deletion of your information will remove it from our database, but it may remain visible in cached versions or archives.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website performance
  • Deliver relevant content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as USA.gov, Vote.org, and social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Democracy Unyielding

Email: [email protected]

Website: democracyunyielding.org

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating the Democracy Unyielding campaign.