Justice Forward Wisconsin | Privacy Policy

Justice Forward Wisconsin (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a coalition of community members dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and community advocacy in Wisconsin. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information you share with us responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website at justiceforwardwi.org (the “Site”), interact with our services, sign up for newsletters, submit forms, contact us, or otherwise engage with us online. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were last made. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, mailing address) when you sign up for newsletters, submit inquiries, join petitions, register for events, volunteer, donate (if applicable), or contact us.
Other information you voluntarily provide, such as comments, stories, feedback, or responses to surveys/forms related to our advocacy work.

Information Collected Automatically

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time/date of access, referring/exit pages, and similar data collected via cookies, web beacons, server logs, or analytics tools.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and may use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve our services.

Information from Third Parties

If you interact with us via social media or third-party platforms, we may receive information consistent with those platforms’ privacy settings.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data) unless directly relevant to our advocacy mission and provided voluntarily.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send updates, newsletters, or advocacy alerts)
Process volunteer registrations, event sign-ups, or other participation
Analyze Site usage to enhance user experience and content
Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or other misuse
Comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights
Support our mission of community advocacy, education, and organizing (in aggregated or anonymized form where possible)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

With service providers (e.g., email platforms, web hosts, analytics providers) who assist us and are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
With other aligned community organizations or coalitions for joint advocacy efforts (only with your consent where required).
If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Justice Forward Wisconsin, our members, volunteers, or the public.
In connection with a merger, reorganization, or asset transfer (with notice where feasible).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions and analytics. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy or third-party tools like Google Analytics (opt-out available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data
Opting out of certain communications (e.g., unsubscribe links in emails)
Objecting to or restricting certain processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Note: Some rights may be limited (e.g., we may retain certain data for legal or operational reasons).

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe a child has provided us with information.

8. International Users

The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted here with an updated date.