Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how This Could Be Your Child (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thiscouldbeyourchild.com (the “Site”) or interact with our advocacy campaigns. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you sign up for email alerts, submit a contact form, or take action through our Site, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, ZIP code, and any message content you submit.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring website, and general location data derived from your IP address. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you action alerts, updates, and advocacy communications when you opt in
  • Respond to your questions, comments, and requests
  • Facilitate your participation in advocacy campaigns (such as contacting your elected officials)
  • Analyze how visitors use the Site to improve our content and outreach
  • Protect the Site against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Site and our campaigns, including email platforms, web hosting providers, and analytics services. These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
  • Advocacy actions: When you choose to contact an elected official through our Site, your message and any information you include (such as your name and address) will be transmitted to that official’s office.
  • Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or others.
  • Business transfers: If our organization merges with or is acquired by another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site may use third-party services such as WordPress (content management), Google Analytics (traffic analysis), and email marketing platforms. These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete that information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update the personal information we hold about you
  • Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send
  • Request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain legal exceptions)
  • Opt out of certain cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings

Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, and the European Union may have additional rights under applicable law, including the right to request a copy of the personal information we have collected and the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form below.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please use the form below and we’ll respond as soon as possible.