Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Principled Action Corps ("the Corps," "we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, member portal, or any related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Identity Information: Full name, email address, phone number.
• Location Information: City, county, and state of residence.
• Application Information: Your reasons for joining, skills and experience, and selected paths to serve.
• Account Information: Login credentials and portal activity.
• Communications: Messages, task comments, announcements, and other content you create within the portal.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as browser type and access times, for security and performance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and manage your membership application and account.
• Communicate with you about Corps activities, events, and updates.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments, tasks, and committee activities.
• Verify identity and manage portal access.
• Improve the Services and Corps operations.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Within the Corps: Corps officers, governors, directors, and designated leaders may access member information as necessary to coordinate Corps activities.
• Service Providers: We use trusted technology service providers (including our portal platform) to operate the Services. These providers access data only as needed to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Corps or its members.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to operate the Services. If you withdraw your membership, we will retain your information for a reasonable period to resolve any outstanding matters, then delete or anonymize it upon request.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain limitations.
• Opt out of non-essential communications.
• Withdraw your membership at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information below.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us personal information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date above and notify members through the Corps Portal or email. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: