Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the websites, digital properties, online services, and electronic communications operated by AMPAC (collectively, the “Site”). This Policy describes how AMPAC collects, uses, processes, discloses, and safeguards information obtained from visitors, supporters, donors, subscribers, and other users of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Organizational Commitment to Privacy

AMPAC is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who interact with the organization. At the same time, AMPAC operates in a complex legal, regulatory, and advocacy environment and must retain flexibility to collect, use, retain, and disclose information in a manner consistent with its lawful mission, operational needs, and applicable law. This Privacy Policy is intended to describe AMPAC’s general practices. It does not create contractual rights, fiduciary duties, or legally enforceable obligations beyond those required by applicable law.

2. Information We Collect

AMPAC may collect information in several ways, including information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically.

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

This may include, without limitation:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number

  • Payment and transaction information (processed via third-party providers)

  • Communications, inquiries, submissions, or feedback

  • Subscription preferences or advocacy engagement data

  • Any other information you choose to provide through forms, correspondence, or interactions with AMPAC

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, AMPAC and its service providers may automatically collect information such as:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device identifiers

  • Operating system

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Date and time stamps

  • Clickstream data and interaction metadata

AMPAC may combine automatically collected information with other information in its possession for operational, analytical, advocacy, compliance, or security purposes.

3. How AMPAC Uses Information

AMPAC may use collected information for lawful organizational purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Processing contributions, registrations, or subscriptions

  • Communicating with supporters and stakeholders

  • Advocacy engagement, issue education, and outreach

  • Website administration, analytics, and optimization

  • Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and risk management

  • Compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting obligations

  • Protecting AMPAC’s rights, property, safety, and legal interests

AMPAC retains discretion to use information in any manner consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

4. Disclosure of Information

AMPAC does not sell personal information. AMPAC may, however, disclose information under the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers

AMPAC may share information with vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on AMPAC’s behalf, including payment processing, communications, analytics, advocacy technology, and infrastructure support. Such parties are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to AMPAC.

b. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

AMPAC may disclose information:

  • As required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental request

  • To enforce or apply AMPAC’s policies

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of AMPAC, its personnel, supporters, or the public

  • To investigate or prevent fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity

c. Organizational Transactions

In the event of a merger, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, asset transfer, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable law.

d. With Consent

AMPAC may disclose information to third parties when an individual has provided explicit consent.

5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Advocacy Tools

AMPAC and its partners may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Site

  • Analyze usage trends

  • Manage subscriptions and preferences

  • Support advocacy engagement and outreach

  • Improve content relevance and performance

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality of certain features. AMPAC disclaims responsibility for third-party technologies embedded in or interacting with the Site.

6. Analytics and Log Files

AMPAC uses analytics tools and log files to understand site usage, diagnose technical issues, and improve operational effectiveness. Information collected through these means may be aggregated or associated with other data held by AMPAC.

7. Behavioral Advertising and Retargeting

AMPAC may work with third parties to manage outreach or messaging on external platforms. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to tailor content. Opt-out mechanisms may be available through third-party providers; however, opting out does not eliminate all advertising or messaging.

8. Testimonials and Public Content

With consent, AMPAC may display testimonials, endorsements, or similar content. AMPAC reserves the right to edit, contextualize, or remove such content at its discretion. Requests for removal may be submitted via the contact information below.

9. Third-Party Links and Social Media

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate social media features. AMPAC is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. Interactions with those services are governed by their respective policies.

10. Data Retention

AMPAC retains information for as long as necessary to fulfill organizational purposes, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. Retention periods may extend beyond the duration of an individual’s relationship with AMPAC.

11. Security Disclaimer

AMPAC employs commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure. AMPAC expressly disclaims liability for unauthorized access, interception, loss, or misuse of information beyond its reasonable control.

12. User Rights and Requests

Depending on jurisdiction, individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information. AMPAC reserves the right to deny or limit requests as permitted by law. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

13. Changes to This Policy

AMPAC may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

AMPAC

1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20006

info@ampac-usa.org

www.ampac-usa.org