Privacy policy.

Effective Date: July 4, 2025

At Ethical Government Now, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for our updates, engage with our campaigns, or make a contribution.

We respect your right to privacy and transparency. Whether you are a supporter, subscriber, donor, or visitor, we want you to understand how your information is handled and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, including paid content areas, Squarespace-powered services, and email communications.

We are a 501(c)(4) organization based in New York State. Please note that donations made to Ethical Government Now are not tax-deductible.

Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information through our Squarespace-powered website:

A. Information You Provide:

  • Name, email address, and contact information when you sign up for emails, participate in campaigns, or contact us

  • Payment and billing information when you purchase paid content or donate

  • Any additional information you choose to provide via forms or messages

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

  • Information collected through Squarespace Analytics and cookies for performance and security

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide access to paid or subscriber-only content

  • Process and acknowledge donations or purchases

  • Communicate about campaigns, news, or updates you’ve opted into

  • Improve our website and services using aggregated analytics

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support

3. Payments and Donations

We use Squarespace Payments, which may be powered by Stripe, to securely process purchases and contributions. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

Donations are not tax-deductible under IRS regulations for 501(c)(4) organizations.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Squarespace, Stripe, email platforms) to process data as needed. These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. We use Squarespace Analytics to collect information on traffic, navigation, and behavior.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly without them.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California):

GDPR Users (EU/UK):

  • Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Right to restrict or object to data processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to file a complaint with your data protection authority

CCPA Users (California):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used

  • Right to request deletion of your personal information

  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)

To make a data request, please contact us at [your email].

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no online system is ever fully secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users over the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of any such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact:

Ethical Government Now
contact@ethicalgovtnow.org