Privacy Policy

Last Modified: October 28, 2024

At the Civic Learning Council, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect or you provide through our website hosted on Wix.com at civiclearningcouncil.org (“Website”), how we use that information, and the measures we take to ensure its protection.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect or you provide on this Website, in email, text, or other electronic messages between you and this Website. It does not apply to information we collect or you provide offline or through other means or information collected by third-parties, such as other websites, content, or applications that may link to or be accessible through the Website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information through our Website in several ways, including:

Personal Information: This includes any data you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details through forms, subscriptions, or inquiries.
Non-Personal Information: Wix automatically collects non-personal data related to your device and usage, such as IP addresses, browser type, session duration, and the pages you visited. This data is gathered through cookies, as outlined below.

2. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow websites to recognize your device and store information such as user preferences or login status.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Website. Without them, the Website may not work properly.
Analytics Cookies: We use cookies to collect data about how visitors interact with our Website, allowing us to improve the user experience. This includes tracking user behavior and gathering statistics on Website traffic.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Delete all cookies.
Block all cookies.
Allow all cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Clear cookies when you close your browser.

However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you or that you provide for the following purposes:

To improve and personalize your experience on our Website.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To send updates, newsletters, and other materials about Civic Learning Council and/or our partners, if you have opted in.
To analyze Website performance and track visitor behavior.
In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
For any other purpose with your consent.

We may disclose aggregated information about our users without restriction.

We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our organization.
To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.
For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
With your consent.
To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.
If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Civic Learning Council, our members or partners, or others.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Website is hosted on Wix.com, which provides us with the online platform to serve you. Wix may collect, store, and process your data on our behalf. We do not control how Wix uses your data; for more information, you can review Wix’s privacy policy.

Our Website uses Zeffy to process donations submitted via the Website. Zeffy may collect, store, and process your data if you fill out the donation form on our Website. We do not control how Zeffy uses your data; for more information, you can review Zeffy’s privacy policy.

6. Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. People under 13 Years Old

Our Website is not intended for people under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any personal information on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from people under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website, register on the Website, use any of interactive or public comment features of this Website, or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at washingtonciviclearningcouncil@gmail.com.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request that we update or correct any information that is incorrect or outdated.
Request that we delete your personal information. We may not accommodate a request to change information if we believe the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect.
Request to opt out from updates, newsletters, and other materials about Civic Learning Council and/or our partners, for which you previously opted in.

This Website is primarily direct to Washington State residents. Residents of certain other states may have additional personal information rights and choices.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at washingtonciviclearningcouncil@gmail.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: washingtonciviclearningcouncil@gmail.com