Privacy Policy

1. WA Charters Action’s Commitment to Privacy

WA Charters Action (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Washington State 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through wachartersaction.org (the “Site”), how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information you give us directly, such as when you:

Sign up for email or text updates
Submit an action alert or contact your legislator through our Site
Make a contribution or join the WA Charters Action Circle (our monthly donor program)
Register for an event
Fill out a contact or feedback form
Share your story with us

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, employer, and payment information (processed by a third-party payment processor — we do not store full card numbers). When you submit an action alert, your name, city, and message may be shared with legislators, the press, or the public; your email address will not be.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and general location
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
Referring URLs (how you found us)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use this information to understand how people use our Site, improve our content, and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How WA Charters Action Uses Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you advocacy alerts, legislative updates, event invitations, and fundraising communications
Process contributions and manage your donor relationship
Operate our text messaging program (with your consent)
Personalize our communications and target them to relevant audiences
Measure the reach and impact of our advocacy campaigns
Comply with legal obligations, including Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) reporting requirements
Improve our Site and communications

4. How WA Charters Action Shares Your Information

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

Service Providers: We work with trusted vendors who help us operate the Site and run our programs — including our email and text platform, payment processor, and analytics tools. These vendors may access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are required to keep it confidential.

Advocacy Partners: When you take an action through our Site (such as sending a message to a legislator), your name, city, and message may be shared with that legislator’s office. We may also share anonymized or aggregated data with coalition partners for advocacy coordination purposes.

Public Disclosure Under Washington Election Law: As a 501(c)(4) organization that may engage in independent expenditures or electioneering communications, WA Charters Action may be required to disclose certain contributor information to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in accordance with RCW 42.17A. If you make a contribution that triggers a disclosure obligation, your name, employer, and contribution amount may appear in a public PDC filing.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of WA Charters Action, our staff, or the public.

5. Consumer Health Data (Washington My Health My Data Act)

Washington’s My Health My Data Act (RCW 19.373) imposes special requirements on the collection and use of consumer health data. WA Charters Action does not intentionally collect consumer health data. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at the address below.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices and Control

Email: You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
Text messages: Text STOP to any message to opt out. See the SMS Program Terms in our Terms of Use for details.
Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Access and correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at the address below.

Washington residents may have additional rights under the Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) and other state privacy laws. Contact us to exercise any applicable rights.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us
WA Charters Action
210 S Hudson St, Suite 302
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 424-2780
katie@wachartersaction.org