Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Alumni for Freedom & Democracy ("AFF&D," "we," "us," or "our") is a cross-partisan community organization committed to preserving the essential freedoms that sustain an open society. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our website or interact with our community.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you join our community, register for an event, or contact us. This may include:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Country of residence and ZIP / postal code
• Issues of interest (as selected on our sign-up form)

We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our site, such as your browser type, device type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletters, event announcements, and community updates
• Notify you of upcoming Unity Forum webinars and programs
• Invite you to panel discussions, reunions, and community events
• Understand the issues our community cares about most
• Improve our website and communications
• Respond to your questions or requests

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not allow advertisers to target you through our platform.

4. Email & SMS Communications

By providing your email address, you consent to receive email communications from Alumni for Freedom & Democracy, including newsletters, event invitations, and program updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive occasional text messages from us. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance or STOP to opt out at any time. Message frequency varies.

5. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services (such as Mailchimp for email delivery and Netlify for web hosting) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
• With your consent: We may share information in other ways if you give us explicit permission to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as you remain an active member of our community or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 9 below).

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our website is hosted on Netlify, which provides industry-standard security and encryption (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party platforms including YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Zoom. These services have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and community are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.