PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 08/25/2025

The Young Democrats of Allegheny County (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us online, offline, or through our SMS messaging program.

  1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • SMS Consent Data: records of your opt-in/opt-out preferences, including date, time, IP address, and form submission details.

  • Usage Data: information about how you interact with our website, emails, and text messages.

  • Donation & Event Data: if you make contributions or sign up for events, we may collect necessary details to process and manage your participation.

  1. How We Use Your Information
    We use your information to:

  • Send updates about events, membership, volunteer opportunities, and organizational news.

  • Provide SMS communications if you have opted in.

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting obligations.

  • Improve our website, campaigns, and engagement strategies.

  1. SMS Messaging Program
    By opting in to receive SMS messages from the Young Democrats of Allegheny County, you agree to the following:

  • Program Purpose: You will receive recurring texts about events, membership, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Message Frequency: Varies (e.g., 2–4 messages per month).

  • Opt-Out: Reply STOP to cancel at any time. After you send STOP, you will no longer receive messages.

  • Help: Reply HELP for assistance.

  • Charges: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

  • Disclaimer: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

We will not share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your consent to receive SMS messages is not required to participate in our programs or activities.

  1. How We Share Information
    We may share information with:

  • Vendors and Service Providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., SMS platforms, payment processors).

  • Legal Obligations when required by law, regulation, or court order.

  • Affiliated Organizations within the Democratic Party for aligned activities, only where permitted by law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

  1. Data Security
    We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  2. Your Choices

  • Email/SMS: You can opt out at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails or texting STOP to our SMS program.

  • Access/Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.

  1. Children’s Privacy
    We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years old. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

  2. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.”

  3. Contact Us
    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Young Democrats of Allegheny County
Email: info@youngalleghenydems.com
Mailing Address: 22 Wabash St., Suite 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: (412) 481-5646