We Act Radio (Last Updated: 7/12/2024)

Introduction

We Act Radio is a progressive radio station that broadcasts online and on the air in Washington, DC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your rights as a user of our website. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, donate to our station, or participate in our events and campaigns.

What information do we collect?

We may collect the following types of information from you when you use our website:

• Personal information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information that you voluntarily provide to us when you sign up for our newsletter, donate to our station, or participate in our events and campaigns. We may also collect your payment information, such as your credit card number and billing address, when you make a donation or purchase something from our online store.
• Technical information: This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time spent, and other information that we automatically collect through cookies and other tracking technologies when you access our website. We use this information to analyze our website traffic, improve our website performance, and customize our website content and advertising.
• Cookies and other tracking technologies: Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your browser and remember your preferences and settings. We may use cookies and other tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and tags, to collect and store information about your online activity, such as your browsing history, search queries, and clicks. We may also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us measure and analyze our website traffic and performance. You can learn more about how Google uses your information here: [URL]. You can opt out of Google Analytics here: [URL]. You can also manage your cookie preferences and settings in your browser or device.

How do we use your information?

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: We use your information to deliver our website content, process your donations and purchases, send you our newsletter and other communications, respond to your inquiries and feedback, and improve our website functionality and user experience.
• To communicate and engage with you: We use your information to inform you about our station, programs, events, campaigns, and opportunities to support our work. We may also use your information to invite you to participate in surveys, polls, contests, and other interactive features on our website and social media platforms.
• To personalize and tailor our content and advertising: We use your information to customize our website content and advertising according to your interests, preferences, and online behavior. We may also use your information to segment our audience and target our communications and marketing campaigns.
• To comply with our legal obligations and protect our rights and interests: We use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, to enforce our terms of service and agreements, to prevent and detect fraud and abuse, to protect our station, website, and users, and to resolve disputes and claims.

How do we share your information?

We may share your information with the following parties:

• Service providers and partners: We may share your information with third-party service providers and partners who help us with our website operations, data analysis, payment processing, email delivery, marketing, and other functions. We require these parties to use your information only for the purposes for which we provide it to them and to protect it with appropriate security measures.
• Affiliates and allies: We may share your information with other progressive organizations and media outlets that share our mission and values and that we collaborate with on various projects and campaigns. We will only share your information with your consent or if you have opted in to receive communications from these parties.
• Legal authorities and other parties: We may share your information with law enforcement, government agencies, courts, or other parties if we believe that it is necessary or appropriate to comply with a legal obligation, to respond to a lawful request, to protect our rights and interests, or to protect the safety and security of our station, website, and users.

How do we protect your information?

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to secure our website, servers, databases, and networks. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We encourage you to use caution when sharing your information online and to use strong passwords and encryption tools to protect your data.

How long do we keep your information?

We keep your information for as long as it is necessary or relevant for the purposes for which we collect it or as required by law. We may retain some of your information even after you close your account or stop using our website, for example, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes and claims, to enforce our terms of service and agreements, and to maintain our records and backups.

What are your choices and rights?

You have the following choices and rights regarding your information:

• Access and update your information: You can access and update your information by logging into your account on our website or by contacting us at [email address]. We may ask you to verify your identity before we process your request.
• Opt out of communications and marketing: You can opt out of receiving our newsletter and other communications and marketing by clicking on the unsubscribe link in any email we send you or by contacting us at [email address]. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional messages, such as receipts, confirmations, and notifications.
• Manage your cookie preferences and settings: You can manage your cookie preferences and settings in your browser or device. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by using the links provided above.
• Request deletion of your information: You can request that we delete your information by contacting us at [email address]. We may not be able to delete all of your information if we need to retain some of it for legal, operational, or other legitimate reasons.
• Object to or restrict our use of your information: You can object to or restrict our use of your information by contacting us at [email address]. We may not be able to accommodate your request if we have a compelling interest or legal obligation to use your information.
• Complain to a supervisory authority: You have the right to complain to a supervisory authority in your country or region if you are not satisfied with how we handle your information or respond to your requests.

How do we update this policy?

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, laws, or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and share your information.

How do you contact us?

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us by email at [email protected], by phone at +1 202 889 2328, or by mail at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States. We will respond to your request as soon as possible.