Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2025

1. Introduction
Pro-Choice Minnesota (“PCM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website prochoiceminnesota.org. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. Where required, we comply with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR in the European Economic Area, CCPA in California).

2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: When you sign up for newsletters, donate, or participate in events, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
b. Payment Information: If you donate, we collect payment details (e.g., credit card information), which is processed securely through third-party payment processors.
c. Automatically Collected Information: We may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
a. Provide and improve our services and communications,
b. Process donations and event registrations,
c. Send updates, newsletters, and advocacy alerts,
d. Analyze website usage to enhance user experience,
e. Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

5. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you, including for analytics to understand how you use our website. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our website.

6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:
a. Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors assisting with payment processing, email communications, analytics, or other services necessary for our operations.
b. Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to lawful requests from public authorities or to protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.

7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. This may include:
a. Access, Correct, or Delete: You can request access to the information we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request deletion of your data.
b. Opt Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing or promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.
c. Withdraw Consent (if applicable): Where our processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
d. To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us using the information in Section 12 below.

8. Minors’ Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13, please get in touch with us so we can delete it promptly.

9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” In the event of significant changes, we may also notify you by email or via a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Pro-Choice Minnesota
PO Box 14129, Saint Paul MN 55114
Email: info@prochoiceminnesota.org