Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 7, 2026

AffordableLoudoun.org and AffordableVA.com ("we," "our," or "us") are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices when you visit AffordableLoudoun.org, AffordableVA.com, or any related websites, forms, email communications, or online services we operate (collectively, the "Sites").

By using our Sites, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • City, county, state, or ZIP code

  • Comments, messages, survey responses, or other information you submit

  • Information you provide when signing petitions, subscribing to newsletters, volunteering, donating, or completing online forms

We also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of visits

  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your requests or inquiries

  • Send newsletters, updates, and advocacy alerts

  • Inform you about events, campaigns, and volunteer opportunities

  • Improve our websites and communications

  • Analyze website usage

  • Maintain the security of our Sites

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Advance our advocacy, educational, and public policy efforts

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with others for purposes consistent with our mission.

This may include:

  • Public officials and policymakers

  • Government agencies

  • Advocacy organizations

  • Coalition partners

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Campaigns or committees

  • Researchers

  • Consultants or contractors providing services on our behalf

  • Other organizations or individuals whose work aligns with our advocacy or educational purposes

We may also share or transfer mailing lists or contact information, including information submitted through our online forms, with partner organizations, advocacy groups, public officials, policymakers, campaigns, or other third parties.

We do not promise that information submitted to our Sites will remain confidential.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list or otherwise provide your email address, you may receive updates, newsletters, advocacy alerts, fundraising appeals, or other communications from us or, where permitted, from organizations with whom we share information.

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

Donations

If donations are accepted through our Sites, payment information is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

Cookies

Our Sites may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, remember preferences, measure website performance, and understand visitor behavior.

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings.

Analytics

We may use analytics services that collect information regarding website traffic and visitor interactions to help us improve our Sites.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Sites are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Links

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Request that we update or correct your information.

  • Request removal from our email list.

  • Contact us with questions regarding the information we maintain about you.

We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. The "Effective Date" above will be revised to reflect the latest version.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form available on AffordableLoudoun.org or AffordableVA.com.