Effective Date: June 27, 2026
The Philadelphia 2nd Ward Executive Committee (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit phila2ndward.org.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:
- Contact us through a contact form
- Sign up for our email newsletter
- Volunteer with our organization
- Make a donation
- Register for an event
- Otherwise communicate with us
Depending on the form you complete, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information you provide in your message
- Volunteer interests
- Other information you choose to submit
We also collect certain technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and basic website usage information through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed
- Organize volunteers and community activities
- Communicate about elections, civic engagement, and neighborhood events
- Process donations
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other email communications, we use Mailchimp to manage our mailing lists and deliver email communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
SMS Communications
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us:
- Message frequency may vary.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Reply STOP to unsubscribe.
- Reply HELP for assistance.
Your SMS consent and phone number will not be sold or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Donations
Donations made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not collect or store your credit card or payment information on our own servers.
Please review the privacy policies of any payment processor used to complete your donation.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are necessary for basic functionality and security. We may also use cookies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the user experience.
When required by law, you will be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
For more information on how we handle cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to or embedded content from third-party services such as:
- Bluesky
- YouTube
- Other external websites
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain volunteer and communication records
- Provide requested services
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect the information you provide. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request access to personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where appropriate
- Ask questions about this Privacy Policy
We will respond as required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Philadelphia 2nd Ward Executive Committee
Email: info@phila2ndward.org