Privacy policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2025

The Next Generation Action Network (“NGAN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, www.ngan.org (“Site”), submit your information to us through various forms or campaigns, or communicate with us through SMS or email.

By using the Site or submitting your personal information to NGAN, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain non-personal information. This includes your IP address, the type of browser and device you are using, the date and time of your visit, the pages you viewed, and the referring website that brought you to our Site. This information helps us improve the Site and understand how visitors interact with our content, but it does not identify you personally.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us through online forms, event registrations, donation pages, volunteer applications, or advocacy campaigns. This may include your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and payment information. We use this information to fulfill your requests, send updates, communicate about our programs, process donations, or respond to your questions. By submitting your information, you consent to our use of your data for the purposes stated at the time of collection.

3. SMS Communications and 10DLC Compliance
When you provide your mobile number and opt in, you agree to receive recurring text messages from NGAN. These may include updates on events, advocacy campaigns, donation requests, and community engagement opportunities. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, END, UNSUBSCRIBE, or CANCEL. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [Insert Email]. NGAN does not sell, rent, or share your mobile opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Opt-in data and consent will only be shared with trusted vendors working on NGAN’s behalf or when required by law.

4. Use of Cookies
Our website may use cookies to personalize your experience and track aggregate usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Rejecting cookies may limit some features of our Site.
 
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Once you leave our Site, your interactions are governed by the privacy policy of the destination website.
 
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Only authorized staff and partners have access to personal information. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
 
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under that age. If we learn we have received data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Choices and Rights
You may unsubscribe from emails by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our messages. You may opt out of SMS messages as described above. You may contact us at any time to access, update, or request deletion of your personal information.
 
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our Site or services after changes constitutes your acceptance.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions or need support, contact us at [Insert Email] or by mail at [Insert Mailing Address].